Catholic Cathedral College vs St Michael's Church 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.
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
597 students
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
129 students
| Measure | Catholic Cathedral College Phillipstown, Canterbury | St Michael's Church School Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #18 of 57 | โ |
| National rank | #120 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 597 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | โ |
| Total roll | 597 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.3% | 42.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.2% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Phillipstown | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cathcollege.school.nz | www.saintmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขCatholic Cathedral College does better on roll size (597 vs 129).
- โขSt Michael's Church School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.7% vs 31.3%).
- โขCatholic Cathedral College is the larger school with 597 students compared with 129.
- โขCatholic Cathedral College is a state integrated school while St Michael's Church School is a private 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 Catholic Cathedral College better than St Michael's Church 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 Catholic Cathedral College and St Michael's Church School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phillipstown and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
How do Catholic Cathedral College and St Michael's Church School rank in Canterbury?
Catholic Cathedral College is 18th of 57 and St Michael's Church School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).