Christchurch Adventist School vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 966 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 57 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #99 of 486 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 293 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 461 |
| Total roll | 293 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.5% | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.5% | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 3.8% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.3% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cas.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 44.9).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 461).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 293).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -4.5%).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.5% vs 70.1%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 293.
- •Christchurch Adventist School is a state integrated school while Papanui High 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 Christchurch Adventist School better than Papanui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Adventist School ranks higher (70.9 vs 44.9 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 Christchurch Adventist School and Papanui High School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Adventist School: 435. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Adventist School and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Adventist School is 15th of 57 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).