Breens Intermediate vs Emmanuel Christian School
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.
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #8 of 57 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #60 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 274 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 409 |
| Total roll | 274 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 5% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 52.9).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 443).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll size (301 vs 274).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.1% vs -1.1%).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 274.
- •Breens Intermediate is a state school while Emmanuel Christian School is a state integrated 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 Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (77.4 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 Emmanuel Christian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Emmanuel Christian School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Emmanuel Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Emmanuel Christian School is 8th of 57 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).