St Bede's College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papanui, Canterbury 8542 · Christchurch City
#14 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#79 of 486 nationally
About St Bede's College
St Bede's College is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Papanui, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 795 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 3.6%.
There are 6 schools in Papanui; St Bede's College ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)795
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)68.2%
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 St Bede's College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 795
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 68.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Bede's College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Bede's College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Bede's College has changed over time.
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Schools near St Bede's College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students · 385 m away
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students · 498 m away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students · 550 m away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 570 m away
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students · 1.1 km away
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students · 1.1 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 1.2 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.7 km away
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students · 1.7 km away
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Bede's College a good school?
St Bede's College has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 St Bede's College rank in Canterbury?
St Bede's College ranks #14 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #79 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Bede's College?
St Bede's College had 795 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is St Bede's College a primary school or a secondary school?
St Bede's College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Bede's College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Bede's College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.