Casebrook 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.
Casebrook Intermediate
Casebrook · State intermediate · Years 7–8
438 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
| Measure | Casebrook Intermediate Casebrook, Canterbury | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #152 of 187 | #8 of 57 |
| National rank | #1002 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 | 438 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 409 |
| Total roll | 438 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | 19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.4% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Casebrook | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.casebrook.school.nz | www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 44.9).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 466).
- •Casebrook Intermediate does better on roll size (438 vs 301).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.1% vs -4%).
- •Casebrook Intermediate is the larger school with 438 students compared with 301.
- •Casebrook 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 Casebrook Intermediate better than Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (77.4 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 Casebrook Intermediate and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Casebrook and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Casebrook Intermediate: 466. Emmanuel Christian School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Casebrook Intermediate and Emmanuel Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Casebrook Intermediate is 152nd of 187 and Emmanuel Christian School is 8th of 57 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).