Christchurch East School vs St Mary's School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Christchurch East School Christchurch Central, Canterbury | St Mary's School (Christchurch) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #102 of 187 | #38 of 187 |
| National rank | #653 of 1,559 | #300 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 301 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 397 |
| Total roll | 301 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.6% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch Central | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chcheast.school.nz | www.stmaryschch.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 58.7).
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 454).
- •Christchurch East School does better on roll size (301 vs 127).
- •Christchurch East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13% vs 7%).
- •Christchurch East School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 127.
- •Christchurch East School is a state school while St Mary's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated 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 East School better than St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (74.1 vs 58.7 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 St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Christchurch Central and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch East School: 454. St Mary's School (Christchurch): 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch East School and St Mary's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch East School is 102nd of 187 and St Mary's School (Christchurch) is 38th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).