How much rebuild money was spent on your school? The Press got the figures for all 103 in the Canterbury programme

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

New figures show wide spending disparities in the Canterbury school rebuild programme, with Christchurch Boys’ High School receiving $111 million — more than nine times’ the $12m average.

Data for the 103 schools with completed rebuilds shows an average rebuild cost of $12m. Among the 10 high schools, the average was $32m; the 77 primary and full primary schools averaged $8m; the six intermediates $17m.

Ministry of Education school property chief executive Jerome Sheppard said rebuild responses ranged from minor repairs to full rebuilds, depending on damage and value for money.

He said the $111m spend for Boys’ High reflected the site’s scale, condition and complexity, “not a decision to prioritise one school ahead of others”.

Schools including Haeata Community Campus, Shirley Boys’ High School, Te Aratai College and Rolleston College were fully or partly rebuilt due to severe damage or growing demand.

The Press has compiled the data so you can search your school. Note: Some projects are not included in official totals because they were funded through multiple sources.

Top 20 most expensive school rebuilds

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The full list - search your school here

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