Starting school

Here are some resources to help get your child ready to start school, and to assist in choosing a school.

Books for kids

School finder service
The Ministry of Education’s School Finder service.

Early childhood and school reports
Search for Education Review Office ERO reports on schools.

The Equity index
The Equity Index is the way the Ministry of Education identifies and responds to socio-economic barriers in schools and kura.

Primary schools in Christchurch and Canterbury
Contacts for Christchurch and Canterbury in CINCH.

Kura kaupapa in Christchurch and Canterbury
Contacts for Christchurch and Canterbury in CINCH.

Find resources to help children learn to read.

Home schooling
Contacts for Christchurch and Canterbury in CINCH.

Canterbury Home Educators
Organizes shared activities and resources for parents home schooling in the Canterbury region.

Special education
Contacts for Christchurch and Canterbury in CINCH