Fendalton is an inner-city Christchurch suburb around 3 km northwest of Cathedral Square. It sits between Hagley Park (south), Merivale (east), Bryndwr (north) and Ilam (west), with the Avon River winding through.

What is Fendalton Mall?

Fendalton Mall on Memorial Avenue is the suburb's main shopping centre, with around 50 retailers including a New World, fashion stores, cafés and services. Free parking and frequent bus services from central Christchurch.

How do I get from central Christchurch to Fendalton?

By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Memorial Avenue or Riccarton Road. Bus services run regularly from the central Bus Interchange to Fendalton via Memorial Avenue.

Mona Vale is a 5.5-hectare heritage estate on Fendalton Road, with a 1900s Edwardian homestead, mature gardens, a riverside walkway along the Avon River and a public café. Free public entry to the gardens.

Which schools are in zone for Fendalton?

Children living in Fendalton are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Burnside High School, Villa Maria College, Christchurch Boys' High School, Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate, Tūora Fendalton School, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Ilam School, Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate, St Teresa's School (Riccarton). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Fendalton?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Fendalton, Canterbury | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Fendalton

Fendalton is Christchurch's old-money suburb, around 3 km northwest of Cathedral Square, on the western side of Hagley Park. If Auckland has Remuera and Wellington has Khandallah, Christchurch has Fendalton. The streets are wide, the trees are large, the houses are larger, and the gardens are maintained by people other than the people who live there.

Fendalton Mall on Memorial Avenue is the local shopping anchor - smaller and more boutique than Merivale Mall to the east, with a New World, the standard fashion mix and a strong Saturday morning café trade. Fendalton Road is the spine of the suburb, with the Avon River winding through and Mona Vale (the 5.5-hectare heritage estate) at the southern end.

Christ's College (boys' state-integrated, one of the country's oldest secondary schools) is at the suburb's southeastern edge. St Margaret's College, Rangi Ruru and Christchurch Boys' High are all within a 10-minute drive. The school zoning is the load-bearing element of local real estate.

Most homes are heritage villas, mid-century brick-and-tile or large modern rebuilds. Fendalton came through the 2010-2011 earthquakes relatively intact, which has consolidated its position further.

Is Fendalton a good place to live?

Fendalton is home to roughly 6,870 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fendalton scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 12% green space.

Schools: Fendalton has 78 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $540.

Lifestyle: Fendalton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Fendalton is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety71
Amenities48
Schools84
Housing Affordability30
Green space40
Community89
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.27M
Median Weekly Rent: $540/wk
Median HH Income: $166K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +3.8%
Data Year: 2023

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† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fendalton?: Fendalton is an inner-city Christchurch suburb around 3 km northwest of Cathedral Square. It sits between Hagley Park (south), Merivale (east), Bryndwr (north) and Ilam (west), with the Avon River winding through.
What is Fendalton Mall?: Fendalton Mall on Memorial Avenue is the suburb's main shopping centre, with around 50 retailers including a New World, fashion stores, cafés and services. Free parking and frequent bus services from central Christchurch.
What private schools are in Fendalton?: Christ's College Senior School (boys' state-integrated, founded 1850) is at the suburb's southeastern edge. St Margaret's College, Rangi Ruru and Christchurch Boys' High are all within a 10-minute drive.
How do I get from central Christchurch to Fendalton?: By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Memorial Avenue or Riccarton Road. Bus services run regularly from the central Bus Interchange to Fendalton via Memorial Avenue.
What is Mona Vale?: Mona Vale is a 5.5-hectare heritage estate on Fendalton Road, with a 1900s Edwardian homestead, mature gardens, a riverside walkway along the Avon River and a public café. Free public entry to the gardens.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Fendalton

Schools in zone for Fendalton

Children living in Fendalton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Burnside High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2738 · decile 9
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Christchurch Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1434 · decile 8
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1302 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 675 · decile 8
Tūora Fendalton School
Contributing · roll 405 · decile 10
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Ilam School
Contributing · roll 368 · decile 9
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 284 · decile 8
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 6

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Enter your address to check your school zone in Fendalton. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

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Other nearby schools

Schools close to Fendalton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 1.1 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 705 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
St Margaret's College
Composite · roll 866 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Specialist School · roll 141 · decile 9 · 1.6 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary · roll 393 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Selwyn House School
Full Primary · roll 288 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 1.9 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
Riccarton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1116 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Full Primary · roll 353 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Full Primary · roll 585 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Southern Health School
Specialist School · roll 20 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Full Primary · roll 441 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 485 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Full Primary · roll 251 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Hillmorton High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1441 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 4.2 km away
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 441 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Contributing · roll 537 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 53 · 4.7 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite · roll 229 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Contributing · roll 428 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing · roll 547 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4 · 5.0 km away

Explore Fendalton

Things to do(7)

Radical Step Dance Studio

Flex Fitness Belfast

Fendalton Park Rugby Field

Jeffreys Reserve

Bowls Canterbury Inc

Fendalton Park

Riccarton House and Bush

Parks & green spaces(4)

Fendalton Park Rugby Field

Jeffreys Reserve

Fendalton Park

Riccarton House and Bush

Healthcare

Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	21.68	13.19	1.39	11.9
☀️ Feb	21.15	12.72	3.91	9.31
🍂 Mar	19.08	10.5	1.79	9.1
🍂 Apr	17.46	8.82	1.68	8.4
🍂 May	14.74	5.88	1.74	6.44
❄️ Jun	12.28	4.69	1.81	5.54
❄️ Jul	11.09	3.19	4.31	5.81
❄️ Aug	12.53	3.43	1.75	7.48
🌸 Sep	14.83	5.56	1.9	8.76
🌸 Oct	16.56	6.69	1.9	10.38
🌸 Nov	18.32	9.66	2.5	11.41
☀️ Dec	20.6	12.03	1.9	10.64

Living in Fendalton

Is Fendalton a good place to live?

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Property & Economics

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Fendalton

Schools in zone for Fendalton

Christchurch Adventist School

Burnside High School

Villa Maria College

Christchurch Boys' High School

Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora

St Thomas of Canterbury College

Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate

Tūora Fendalton School

Middleton Grange School

Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College

Ilam School

Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate

St Teresa's School (Riccarton)

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Other nearby schools

St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)

Medbury Preparatory School

Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Elmwood Normal School

St Margaret's College

He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate

Ferndale Te Ahu

Wharenui School

Selwyn House School

St Andrew's College (Christchurch)

Tuia Burnside Primary School

Waimairi School

Christ's College

The Cathedral Grammar School

Christ The King School (Burnside)

St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)

Wairakei School (Christchurch)

Paparoa Street School

St Albans School

Westburn Te Kura O Hereora

St Michael's Church School

Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)

St Mary's School (Christchurch)

Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery

Addington Te Kura Taumatua

Papanui High School

Riccarton High School

Te Kāpehu Riccarton School

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School

Avonhead School - Rakipaoa

St Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Southern Health School

Christchurch East School

Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara

St Joseph's School (Papanui)

Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu

Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School

Mairehau Primary School

Our Lady of Victories

Papanui Primary School

Marian College

Catholic Cathedral College

Hillmorton High School

Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School

Kingslea School

St Bede's College

Breens Intermediate

Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School

Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School

Casebrook Intermediate

Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School

Cotswold Mātāhae School

Mairehau High School

Pareawa Banks Avenue School

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Parks & green spaces(4)

Healthcare

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Tradies & services(3)

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