Queenspark Suburb Guide
A quiet northern beach suburb with coastal links and family homes
Ward: Burwood-Pegasus
Queenspark is a residential suburb on Christchurch's north-east coast, between North Beach and Parklands. The suburb is close to the beach and has a quiet residential character, with flat streets and moderate-density housing. Queenspark Reserve is the suburb's primary park, providing green space and the location of Queenspark Reserve Place -- one of the city's named park pages.
The suburb was affected by the 2010-2011 earthquakes, with some liquefaction damage and infrastructure disruption. CCC has renewed stormwater and roading through the area. New Brighton's amenities are close by, and the northern beach is accessible for swimming and walking.
Property values in Queenspark are modest -- among the more affordable in north-east Christchurch with coastal access. It is popular with first home buyers and those seeking budget-friendly coastal proximity.
Key Features
- Close to the northern Pacific Ocean beach
- Queenspark Reserve
- Affordable east Christchurch coastal pricing
- Flat, family-friendly streets
- Close to New Brighton amenities
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Queenspark (15)
There are 15 schools in Queenspark, 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 |
| 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 |