Aoraki Mount Cook School vs Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 204 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aoraki Mount Cook School
Mt Cook · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students
| Measure | Aoraki Mount Cook School Mt Cook, Canterbury | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #54 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #393 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 5 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 411 |
| Total roll | 5 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -40% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Cook | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aoraki.school.nz | www.chchsouth.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.2 vs 62.0).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on roll size (492 vs 5).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -40%).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 5.
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 Aoraki Mount Cook School better than Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.0 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 Aoraki Mount Cook School and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Mt Cook and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aoraki Mount Cook School: 411. Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aoraki Mount Cook School and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School rank in Canterbury?
Aoraki Mount Cook School is unranked and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is 54th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).