Casebrook Intermediate vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Casebrook Intermediate Casebrook, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 187 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #1002 of 1,559 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 438 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 461 |
| Total roll | 438 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 24.4% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.7% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Casebrook | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.casebrook.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (44.9 vs 44.9).
- •Papanui High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 466).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 438).
- •Casebrook Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -4.5%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 438.
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 Papanui High School?
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 Casebrook Intermediate and Papanui High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Casebrook and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Casebrook Intermediate: 466. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Casebrook Intermediate and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Casebrook Intermediate is 152nd of 187 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).