Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu vs Marian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students
| Measure | Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu Bishopdale, Canterbury | Marian College Northcote-Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #181 of 187 | #13 of 57 |
| National rank | #1329 of 1,559 | #77 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 177 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 426 |
| Total roll | 177 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | 4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75% |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 10.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Northcote-Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bishopdale.school.nz | www.mariancollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 29.8).
- •Marian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 521).
- •Marian College does better on roll size (427 vs 177).
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs 4%).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 427 students compared with 177.
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is a state school while Marian College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is co-educational and Marian College is girls.
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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu better than Marian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian College ranks higher (74.7 vs 29.8 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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu and Marian College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Northcote-Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu: 521. Marian College: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu and Marian College rank in Canterbury?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is 181st of 187 and Marian College is 13th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).