Northcote Suburb Guide
A quiet northern suburb with established family homes and easy city access
Ward: Papanui-Innes
Northcote is a residential suburb in north-west Christchurch, positioned between Papanui and Bishopdale. The suburb has a quiet, established character with post-war homes on generous sections, tree-lined streets, and a local community that values its neighbourhood environment. The flat terrain is ideal for families with young children.
Good primary schools are within walking distance, and Papanui Road's retail and services are easily accessible. Northcote Park provides green space, and the suburb connects well to the city by bus and by cycle along the northern corridor routes.
Property prices in Northcote are moderate -- below Fendalton and Merivale but above cheaper eastern suburbs. The suburb offers solid value for buyers who want a north-west address with good suburban quality of life.
Key Features
- Quiet, established north-west residential character
- Generous sections with established gardens
- Good primary schools nearby
- Easy Papanui Road access
- Northcote Park community green space
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Northcote (16)
There are 16 schools in Northcote, Christchurch.
| School | Type | EQI | Roll | Authority | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairehau High School | Secondary (Y9-15) | 510 | 421 | State | Zoned |
| Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | Secondary (Y9-15) | 464 | 1,342 | State | Zoned |
| Marian College | Secondary (Y9-15) | 426 | 440 | State Integrated | Zoned |
| Akaroa Area School | Composite (Y1-15) | 455 | 126 | State | Open |
| The Cathedral Grammar School | Primary (Y1-8) | N/A | 237 | Private | Private |
| Lyttelton Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 424 | 120 | State | Zoned |
| Diamond Harbour School | Primary (Y1-8) | 412 | 109 | State | Open |
| Duvauchelle School | Primary (Y1-6) | 420 | 25 | State | Zoned |
| Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay | Primary (Y1-8) | 386 | 91 | State | Zoned |
| Little River School | Primary (Y1-8) | 423 | 35 | State | Open |
| Mairehau Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 466 | 360 | State | Zoned |
| Okains Bay School | Primary (Y1-8) | 545 | 8 | State | Open |
| St Mary's School (Christchurch) | Primary (Y1-8) | 397 | 117 | State Integrated | Open |
| St Teresa's School (Riccarton) | Primary (Y1-8) | 398 | 160 | State Integrated | Zoned |
| Waimairi School | Primary (Y1-6) | 418 | 306 | State | Zoned |
| Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha | Primary (Y1-8) | 432 | 124 | State | Zoned |