Addington Te Kura Taumatua vs St Michael's Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
361 students
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
129 students
| Measure | Addington Te Kura Taumatua Addington, Canterbury | St Michael's Church School Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #125 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #793 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 361 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | โ |
| Total roll | 361 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 38.9% | 42.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.1% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.addington.school.nz/ | www.saintmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAddington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll size (361 vs 129).
- โขSt Michael's Church School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.7% vs 38.9%).
- โขAddington Te Kura Taumatua is the larger school with 361 students compared with 129.
- โขAddington Te Kura Taumatua is a state school while St Michael's Church School is a private 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 St Michael's Church School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Addington Te Kura Taumatua and St Michael's Church School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Addington and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
How do Addington Te Kura Taumatua and St Michael's Church School rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is 125th of 187 and St Michael's Church School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).