Most Educated in Canterbury

Top 35 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Canterbury

1 Allenton 35.0%

2 Hornby 35.0%

3 Redwood 35.0%

4 Upper Riccarton 35.0%

5 Papanui 35.0%

6 Mairehau 35.0%

7 Somerfield 35.0%

8 Shirley 35.0%

9 Cashmere 35.0%

10 Lincoln 35.0%

11 New Brighton 35.0%

12 Sydenham 35.0%

13 Burwood 35.0%

14 Woodend 35.0%

15 Merivale 35.0%

16 Addington 35.0%

17 Casebrook 35.0%

18 Prebbleton 35.0%

19 Parklands 35.0%

20 Rolleston 35.0%

21 Timaru 35.0%

22 Ashburton 35.0%

23 Rangiora 35.0%

24 Kaiapoi 35.0%

25 Halswell 35.0%

26 Wigram 35.0%

27 Riccarton 35.0%

28 Christchurch 35.0%

29 Avonhead 35.0%

30 Spreydon 35.0%

31 Ilam 35.0%

32 Bishopdale 35.0%

33 Burnside 35.0%

34 Bryndwr 35.0%

35 Hoon Hay 35.0%

The most educated cities in Canterbury have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Allenton leads with 35.0% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Allenton, 35.0% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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