Breens Intermediate vs Christchurch North College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Christchurch North College
Burnside · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
85 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Christchurch North College Burnside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #27 of 57 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #179 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 274 | 85 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 446 |
| Total roll | 274 | 85 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Burnside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.cnc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch North College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 52.9).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 446).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on roll size (274 vs 85).
- •Breens Intermediate is the larger school with 274 students compared with 85.
- •Breens Intermediate is a state school while Christchurch North College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christchurch North College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch North College ranks higher (58.6 vs 52.9 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 Christchurch North College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Burnside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Christchurch North College: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Christchurch North College rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Christchurch North College is 27th of 57 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).