Christchurch Adventist School vs Paparoa Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 661 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
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui, Canterbury | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 57 | #50 of 187 |
| National rank | #99 of 486 | #347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 293 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 398 |
| Total roll | 293 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.5% | – |
| Māori students | 3.8% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cas.school.nz | www.paparoastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.9 vs 71.8).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 435).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on roll size (341 vs 293).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -28%).
- •Paparoa Street School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 293.
- •Christchurch Adventist School is a state integrated school while Paparoa Street 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 Paparoa Street 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 Christchurch Adventist School and Paparoa Street School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Adventist School: 435. Paparoa Street School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Adventist School and Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Adventist School is 15th of 57 and Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).