Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 976 m 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
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu Bishopdale, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 187 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #1329 of 1,559 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 177 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 461 |
| Total roll | 177 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bishopdale.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Papanui High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.9 vs 29.8).
- •Papanui High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 521).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 177).
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.5% vs -4.5%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 177.
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 Papanui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papanui High School ranks higher (44.9 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 Papanui High School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu: 521. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is 181st of 187 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).