Catholic Cathedral College vs Waltham 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.
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
| Measure | Catholic Cathedral College Phillipstown, Canterbury | Waltham School Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 57 | #176 of 187 |
| National rank | #120 of 486 | #1250 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 597 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 489 |
| Total roll | 597 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.3% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.2% | – |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Phillipstown | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cathcollege.school.nz | www.waltham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Catholic Cathedral College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.2 vs 33.5).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 489).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on roll size (597 vs 263).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.3% vs -5.2%).
- •Catholic Cathedral College is the larger school with 597 students compared with 263.
- •Catholic Cathedral College is a state integrated school while Waltham School 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 Waltham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Catholic Cathedral College ranks higher (67.2 vs 33.5 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 Waltham School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Phillipstown and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Catholic Cathedral College: 448. Waltham School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Catholic Cathedral College and Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
Catholic Cathedral College is 18th of 57 and Waltham School is 176th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).