Christ The King School (Burnside) vs Wairakei School (Christchurch)
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.
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
| Measure | Christ The King School (Burnside) Burnside, Canterbury | Wairakei School (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 187 | #170 of 187 |
| National rank | #210 of 1,559 | #1173 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 322 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 478 |
| Total roll | 322 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | -3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.christtheking.school.nz | www.wairakeichch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 36.9).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 478).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) does better on roll size (322 vs 210).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -3.2%).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) is the larger school with 322 students compared with 210.
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) is a state integrated school while Wairakei School (Christchurch) 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 Christ The King School (Burnside) better than Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christ The King School (Burnside) ranks higher (77.5 vs 36.9 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 Christ The King School (Burnside) and Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christ The King School (Burnside): 369. Wairakei School (Christchurch): 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christ The King School (Burnside) and Wairakei School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Christ The King School (Burnside) is 29th of 187 and Wairakei School (Christchurch) is 170th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).