Breens Intermediate vs Casebrook Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Casebrook Intermediate Casebrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #152 of 187 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #1002 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 274 | 438 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 466 |
| Total roll | 274 | 438 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Casebrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.casebrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Breens Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.9 vs 44.9).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 466).
- •Casebrook Intermediate does better on roll size (438 vs 274).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -4%).
- •Casebrook Intermediate is the larger school with 438 students compared with 274.
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 Breens Intermediate better than Casebrook Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Breens Intermediate ranks higher (52.9 vs 44.9 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 Breens Intermediate and Casebrook Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Casebrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Casebrook Intermediate: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Casebrook Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Casebrook Intermediate is 152nd of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).