Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School

Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is a full primary catering for boys and girls in Years 1-8. Located in north-west Christchurch, our school is close to Christchurch International Airport and the University of Canterbury. Our kura accepts international students at all year levels and prioritises full year enrolments so that students can enjoy full immersion in New Zealand life, culture and education.

At around 460 students, the roll is large enough to provide a wide range of learning opportunities; small enough to maintain a family culture in which older students know and connect with the younger children daily.

Pre-requisites
International students usually sign up for 12 months or more. A one-year (4 terms) enrolment enables students to benefit fully from the New Zealand study experience and ensures that our school has adequate staff and programmes to offer a high standard of learning and support. 

With parents in privately arranged accommodation.

Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is situated in a park like setting with expansive grass areas including a cricket pitch, running track and climbing frames to suit both younger and older students.

Buildings are safely located down a long drive, distancing the classrooms from traffic disturbance. An extensive building programme is currently replacing older classrooms with innovative teaching spaces – this project will be completed in 2025.