Key facts
- School number335
- School typeComposite · Years 1–15
- AuthorityState : Integrated
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established4 February 1964
About Middleton Grange School
Middleton Grange School is a co-educational Christian school in New Zealand catering to students in Years 1–13, with a roll of approximately 1,400 students. It operates as four schools within a single institution, each with its own Head of School responsible for teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
The four schools are:
- Primary School (Years 1–6) — approximately 300 students
- Middle School (Years 7–10) — approximately 450 students
- Senior College (Years 11–13) — over 550 students
- International College (Years 1–13) — approximately 100 students
A single principal oversees all four schools. International students are mainstreamed across Years 2–13. The school describes a shared identity across its divisions through what it terms Special Character, expressed through a school motto, verse, hymn, prayer, and haka.
Enrolment
Enrolment scheme on recordMiddleton Grange School has an enrolment scheme (a home zone) on record. Living inside it guarantees a place; living outside it does not, though out-of-zone applications may still be considered.
School donations
The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations may be requested".
Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.
Equity Index
The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where Middleton Grange School actually sits, not just the number on its own.
The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.
Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Middleton Grange School's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 766 students (54.6%)
- Asian — 526 students (37.5%)
- Pacific — 62 students (4.4%)
- Māori — 88 students (6.3%)
- MELAA — 105 students (7.5%)
- Other — 21 students (1.5%)
- International — 110 students (7.8%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Further education in Christchurch
Explore tertiary providers based in Christchurch — not necessarily where Middleton Grange School's own students go on to study.
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Location
- Street address30 Acacia Avenue
- SuburbRiccarton
- CityChristchurch
- Local authorityChristchurch City
Official contact details
- ContactGregg Le Roux
- Phone+64 3 348 9826
- Emailoffice@middleton.school.nz
- Websitewww.middleton.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Middleton Grange School, regardless of year level.
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Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Secondary · Years 7–15 · 2.7 km
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Hornby High School Secondary · Years 7–15 · 3.9 km
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The Cathedral Grammar School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 4.3 km
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Selwyn House School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 4.3 km
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Cashmere High School Secondary · Years 9–15 · 4.9 km
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Curriculum & Subjects
Middleton Grange School teaches the New Zealand National Curriculum across all subject areas, interpreted from a biblical perspective. The school covers primary through to Year 13, with NCEA available at senior levels.
Primary School
All curriculum areas are taught by the classroom teacher. Where teachers have areas of expertise, an interchange system is used to share those skills across classes.
Middle School — Years 7 & 8
The home room teacher covers Scripture, English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and STEM. Additional subjects are taught across the following areas:
- Physical Education & Health
- The Arts: Art; Dance & Drama; Music
- Technology: Digital Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology
- Languages: Māori; Spanish
Middle School — Years 9 & 10
Compulsory subjects are English, Mathematics & Statistics, Physical & Health Education, Science, Scripture, and Social Studies. Students also choose from option subjects:
- The Arts: Drama; Music; Visual Arts
- Technology: Design & Visual Communication Technology (DVC); Digital Technology; Electronics & Robotics Technology; Food & Nutrition Technology; Hard Materials Technology
- Languages: Māori; Spanish
- Also available at Year 9: Financial Literacy Technology
- Also available at Year 10: Commerce
Senior College — Year 11
Compulsory subjects are Christian Studies, English/English Language, Mathematics General/Core/Extension, and Science/Life Sciences. Students choose three option subjects from:
- Arts: Painting and Sculpture; Photography and Design; Drama; Music
- Languages: Spanish; Māori
- Physical Education
- Social Sciences: Commerce; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies
- Technology: Computer Science & Programming; Digital Skills For Employment & Education; Digital Technology Media: DVC; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology
Senior College — Year 12
Compulsory subjects are Christian Studies and English or English Language. Students choose four or five option subjects from:
- Arts: Art Design; Art Painting; Art Photography; Drama; Music
- Languages: Spanish; Māori
- Mathematics & Statistics: Mathematics Akoranga; Mathematics Tumu; Senior Numeracy
- Physical Education
- Science: Biology; Chemistry; Physics
- Social Sciences: Accounting; Business Studies; Classical Studies; Economics; Geography; History; Pasifika Studies
- Technology: Computer Science & Programming; Digital Skills For Employment & Education; Digital Technology Media; DVC; Food & Nutrition; Workshop Technology
Senior College — Year 13
The only compulsory requirement is Christian Focus Days. Students choose five or six option subjects, which include:
- Arts: Art Design; Art Painting; Art Photography; Drama; Music
- Christian Studies
- English: Cinematic English; English Language (ESOL); English Literature; Media Studies
- Languages: Māori by Correspondence; Spanish
- Mathematics: Calculus; Statistics; Mathematics & Statistics; Senior Numeracy
Alongside academic courses, the Senior College curriculum includes alternative pathways such as S.T.A.R courses and work experience. Senior College also uses a structured programme called the Success Planner, which involves a wall planner, a structured study programme delivered by the school, and a partnership between parents, students, and the school.
Co-curricular Groups
The following named music performance groups are listed for student participation:
- Jazz Band (Years 8–13) — weekly Tuesday rehearsals at 7.30am; performs at events including Southern Jam Festival, Jazz Jam Spectacular, and JazzQuest
- Jazz Fusion (Years 7–13) — focuses on funk, rock, and contemporary fusion styles, with repertoire including works by Snarky Puppy
- PerCo Band (Years 11–13) — weekly Wednesday rehearsals at 7.30am; supports praise and worship, House Singing Competition, and performs at Rock Night and school assemblies
- Y11 Worship Band — weekly lunchtime rehearsals; performs at school assemblies and prizegivings
- Y9–10 Worship Band — weekly lunchtime rehearsals; performs at school assemblies and prizegivings
- Y7–8 Worship Band — weekly lunchtime rehearsals; supports worship within the school
- Senior Orchestra (Years 9–13) — weekly Monday lunchtime rehearsals; performs at local festivals, school tours, and prizegivings
- Chamber Music (Years 9–13) — weekly rehearsals leading up to a chamber music competition
Student Support and Pastoral Care Services
Middleton Grange School provides student support through a network of pastoral and learning support roles spanning all year levels.
- Learning Centre (Years 7–13): Provides small group, one-on-one, and in-class academic assistance. Senior students can receive help with assessments and exams, including support for those who qualify for special assessment conditions. Staffed by a dedicated team and volunteer Readers-Writers who assist students during assessments.
- Primary Learning Centre (Years 1–6): Led by a SENCO and ELL Co-ordinator, supported by trained staff. Delivers programmes at the centre and additional classroom assistance for students with learning difficulties or those developing English language skills, individually or in small groups.
- On-site Counsellors: Available across the school. Students can be referred by teachers or parents, or can self-refer.
- Form Teachers / Vertical Group Teachers: The first point of pastoral contact within each student's class group. Senior College classes are structured as vertical groups mixing Years 11–13.
- Year Level Deans: Operate in both Middle School and Senior College. In Senior College, separate deans are assigned for girls and boys at each year level.
- Head of Primary / Head of Middle School / Head of Senior College: Senior pastoral leaders within each school division.
- Careers Department (Tertiary and Vocational Advisors): Part of the Senior College pastoral network, providing tertiary and vocational guidance.
- International College Staff: Provide additional pastoral support for international students alongside the standard year-level pastoral structures.
- Prefects and Peer Support Teams: Student leaders who contribute to the pastoral network across the school.
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Middleton Grange School's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Middleton Grange School's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 7 September 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Middleton Grange School's official website | Current | 22 September 2026 |