Rawhiti Suburb Guide
A northern coastal suburb beside the Rawhiti Golf Course
Ward: Burwood-Pegasus
Rawhiti is a quiet residential suburb in north-east Christchurch, adjacent to the Rawhiti Golf Course -- one of Christchurch's larger golf clubs. The suburb has a calm, established character with relatively affordable property prices and good coastal access to the nearby northern beaches.
The golf course provides a significant green amenity for the area, and some properties have views over the fairways. The suburb is close to the northern beach corridor running from New Brighton northward, and the flat terrain suits cycling and walking.
Property values in Rawhiti are accessible -- below the Christchurch median with golf course proximity as a bonus. The suburb attracts golfers, coastal lifestyle seekers, and buyers who want affordable east Christchurch living.
Key Features
- Adjacent to Rawhiti Golf Course
- Close to northern beach access
- Quiet, established residential character
- Affordable east Christchurch pricing
- Good cycling access to New Brighton
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Rawhiti (15)
There are 15 schools in Rawhiti, 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 |