Catholic Cathedral College vs Te Aratai College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students
| Measure | Catholic Cathedral College Phillipstown, Canterbury | Te Aratai College Phillipstown, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 57 | #53 of 57 |
| National rank | #120 of 486 | #345 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 597 | 1,240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 507 |
| Total roll | 597 | 1,240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.3% | 70.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.7% | 60.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.2% | 33.3% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Phillipstown | Phillipstown |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cathcollege.school.nz | tearatai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Catholic Cathedral College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.2 vs 34.7).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 507).
- •Te Aratai College does better on roll size (1,240 vs 597).
- •Te Aratai College does better on roll growth (5 years) (70.2% vs 31.3%).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 60.1%).
- •Te Aratai College is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 597.
- •Catholic Cathedral College is a state integrated school while Te Aratai College is a state 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 Te Aratai College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Catholic Cathedral College ranks higher (67.2 vs 34.7 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 Catholic Cathedral College and Te Aratai College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phillipstown and Phillipstown in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Catholic Cathedral College: 448. Te Aratai College: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Catholic Cathedral College and Te Aratai College rank in Canterbury?
Catholic Cathedral College is 18th of 57 and Te Aratai College is 53rd of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).