Avondale is a suburb of Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...

 in the South Island

South Island

The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...

 of New Zealand. It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of the city centre

Christchurch Central City

Christchurch Central City is the geographical centre and the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is defined as the area within the four avenues and thus includes the densely built up central city, some less dense surrounding areas of residential, educational and industrial usage, and green...

, and is close to the Avon River, four kilometres to the northwest of its estuary

Avon Heathcote Estuary

The Avon Heathcote Estuary is the largest semi-enclosed shallow estuary in Canterbury and remains one of New Zealand’s most important coastal wetlands. It is well known as an internationally important habitat for migratory birds, and it is an important recreational playground and educational resource...

. The suburb is centred around Avondale Road and so named due to its proximity to the Avon River.

Chisnallwood Intermediate

Chisnallwood Intermediate

Chisnallwood Intermediate is the main Intermediate school in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. The school has a student role of 833 students as of 2008. Facilities include 33 classrooms, a dental clinic and modern office block and library...

is the main Intermediate school in the eastern suburbs, and is located in Avondale.