Schools in Papanui, Canterbury (2026)
6 schools · 3,529 students · 3 state integrated, 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 435.
Papanui, in Canterbury, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,529 students. By level there are 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 3 state integrated, 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Papanui's schools is 435, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Papanui) (74.4, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Bede's College (73.8, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Paparoa Street School (71.8, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Papanui High School (1,416 students), St Bede's College (795 students), St Joseph's School (Papanui) (448 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Papanui
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 174St Joseph's School (Papanui)Papanui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 448 students
- 274St Bede's CollegePapanui · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 415 · 795 students
- 372Paparoa Street SchoolPapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 341 students
- 471Christchurch Adventist SchoolPapanui · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 293 students
- 557Papanui Primary SchoolPapanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 236 students
- 645Papanui High SchoolPapanui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 461 · 1,416 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.4 Top 25% | 395 | 448 |
| 2 | St Bede's College Papanui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 73.8 Top 25% | 415 | 795 |
| 3 | Paparoa Street School Papanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.8 Top 25% | 398 | 341 |
| 4 | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 70.9 Top 25% | 435 | 293 |
| 5 | Papanui Primary School Papanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 452 | 236 |
| 6 | Papanui High School Papanui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 44.9 Lower 50% | 461 | 1,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Papanui?
St Joseph's School (Papanui) is the highest-ranked school in Papanui with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Papanui?
Papanui has 6 schools (1 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 contributing, 1 composite) educating 3,529 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Papanui?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Papanui is 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.