Addington Te Kura Taumatua vs Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 485 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
| Measure | Addington Te Kura Taumatua Addington, Canterbury | Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) Addington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #125 of 187 | #46 of 187 |
| National rank | #793 of 1,559 | #335 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 361 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 404 |
| Total roll | 361 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 38.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 1.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Addington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.addington.school.nz/ | www.sacredheartchch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.5 vs 53.3).
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 470).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll size (361 vs 195).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs 0%).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua is the larger school with 361 students compared with 195.
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Addington Te Kura Taumatua better than Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) ranks higher (72.5 vs 53.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Addington and Addington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua: 470. Sacred Heart School (Christchurch): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is 125th of 187 and Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is 46th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).