Cashmere High School vs Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
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.
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #54 of 187 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #393 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 2,450 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 411 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.chchsouth.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 70.2).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 413).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 492).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs -2.1%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 492.
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 Cashmere High School better than Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 70.2 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 Cashmere High School and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Somerfield and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is 54th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).