Avonside Girls' High School vs New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
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.
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
| Measure | Avonside Girls' High School North New Brighton, Canterbury | New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 57 | #105 of 187 |
| National rank | #210 of 486 | #657 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 196 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 445 |
| Total roll | 1,090 | 196 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.4% | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | North New Brighton | New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.avonside.school.nz | www.newbrightoncatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 53.5).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 472).
- •Avonside Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,090 vs 196).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs 2.9%).
- •Avonside Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 196.
- •Avonside Girls' High School is a state school while New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Avonside Girls' High School is girls and New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is co-educational.
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 Avonside Girls' High School better than New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) ranks higher (58.6 vs 53.5 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 Avonside Girls' High School and New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North New Brighton and New Brighton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avonside Girls' High School: 472. New Brighton Catholic School (Chch): 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avonside Girls' High School and New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Avonside Girls' High School is 36th of 57 and New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is 105th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).