Catholic Cathedral College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Phillipstown, Canterbury 8145 · Christchurch City
#18 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#120 of 486 nationally
About Catholic Cathedral College
Catholic Cathedral College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Phillipstown, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 597 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 18th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.4%; pacific students 15.9%; international students 0.3%.
There are 2 schools in Phillipstown; Catholic Cathedral College ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)448
- Roll size (10%)597
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)73.2%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Catholic Cathedral College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 597
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 73.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Catholic Cathedral College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Catholic Cathedral College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Catholic Cathedral College has changed over time.
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Schools near Catholic Cathedral College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students · 880 m away
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 902 m away
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central · Private full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 1.1 km away
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.3 km away
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students · 1.7 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students · 1.7 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.7 km away
Christ's College
Christchurch Central · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
707 students · 1.8 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Christchurch · Private full primary · Years 1–8
254 students · 1.8 km away
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Catholic Cathedral College a good school?
Catholic Cathedral College has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Catholic Cathedral College rank in Canterbury?
Catholic Cathedral College ranks #18 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #120 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Catholic Cathedral College?
Catholic Cathedral College had 597 students in 2026, a change of +31% over five years.
Is Catholic Cathedral College a primary school or a secondary school?
Catholic Cathedral College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Catholic Cathedral College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Catholic Cathedral College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.