Breens Intermediate vs Redwood School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.9 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
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #127 of 187 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #800 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 274 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 443 |
| Total roll | 274 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (52.9 vs 53.1).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (303 vs 274).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -4.3%).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 303 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 Redwood School (Christchurch)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Breens Intermediate and Redwood School (Christchurch)?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).