Christchurch East School vs South New Brighton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
301 students
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
393 students
| Measure | Christchurch East School Christchurch Central, Canterbury | South New Brighton School South New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 187 | #140 of 187 |
| National rank | #653 of 1,559 | #885 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 301 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 454 |
| Total roll | 301 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | -20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.6% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch Central | South New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chcheast.school.nz | www.snbs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขChristchurch East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 49.4).
- โขSouth New Brighton School does better on roll size (393 vs 301).
- โขChristchurch East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13% vs -20.9%).
- โขSouth New Brighton School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 301.
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 East School better than South New Brighton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch East School ranks higher (58.7 vs 49.4 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 East School and South New Brighton School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Christchurch Central and South New Brighton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch East School: 454. South New Brighton School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch East School and South New Brighton School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch East School is 102nd of 187 and South New Brighton School is 140th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).