Middleton Grange School

Middleton Grange School, on Acacia Avenue, is a state-integrated Christian school for Years 1 to 13, currently New Zealand’s largest evangelical Christian school, giving Upper Riccarton families a single, continuous schooling pathway under one roof.

What Middleton Grange School offers local families

Established in 1964 by the Christian Schools Trust as an independent Christian school, Middleton Grange became state-integrated in 1996 and has grown into one of Christchurch’s larger schools, with a roll of 1,418 students as of March 2026. The school belongs to the Christchurch Christian Schools Network and the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools, reflecting its own strong ties to the wider Christian education community across the region.

Because Middleton Grange covers Years 1 through 13, families can enrol a child at the start of their schooling and remain with the same school community right through to graduation, without needing to navigate separate primary, intermediate and secondary enrolments. The school’s own motto, In thy light shall we see light, reflects its faith-based approach to education, woven through daily school life alongside the standard New Zealand curriculum.

Enrolling at Middleton Grange School

The school office is open during term time from 8:15am to 4:30pm, with a separate primary office phone line. Families interested in enrolling are encouraged to contact the school directly to discuss current zoning, enrolment requirements and available spaces.

For more on education options across Upper Riccarton, see our Education, Arts & Tutoring page, and our Upper Riccarton suburb page for the fuller local picture. You can also visit the Middleton Grange School website directly for current enrolment information.

Families specifically seeking a faith-based education for their children, combined with the convenience of a single school covering every year level, often find Middleton Grange a strong fit compared with switching schools at intermediate or secondary level.

Given the school’s own scale, families can expect a wide range of subjects, sporting teams and extracurricular activities across the senior years, alongside a close, values-driven community feel in the earlier primary years.

Families new to Christchurch are encouraged to confirm current zoning directly with the school before finalising a home purchase or rental in the area.