Christchurch Adventist School vs Waimairi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 761 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
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students
| Measure | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui, Canterbury | Waimairi School Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 57 | #72 of 187 |
| National rank | #99 of 486 | #490 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 293 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 418 |
| Total roll | 293 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.5% | – |
| Māori students | 3.8% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cas.school.nz | www.waimairi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 65.3).
- •Waimairi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 435).
- •Waimairi School does better on roll size (330 vs 293).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -10.8%).
- •Waimairi School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 293.
- •Christchurch Adventist School is a state integrated school while Waimairi 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 Waimairi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Adventist School ranks higher (70.9 vs 65.3 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 Waimairi School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Adventist School: 435. Waimairi School: 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Adventist School and Waimairi School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Adventist School is 15th of 57 and Waimairi School is 72nd of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).