Christchurch East School vs St Michael's Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
301 students
St Michael's Church School
Christchurch Central Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
129 students
| Measure | Christchurch East School Christchurch Central, Canterbury | St Michael's Church School Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #102 of 187 | β |
| National rank | #653 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 301 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | β |
| Total roll | 301 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | 42.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 13.6% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch Central | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chcheast.school.nz | www.saintmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Christchurch East School does better on roll size (301 vs 129).
- β’St Michael's Church School does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.7% vs 13%).
- β’Christchurch East School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 129.
- β’Christchurch East School is a state school while St Michael's Church School is a private 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 Michael's Church 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 East School and St Michael's Church School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Christchurch Central and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
How do Christchurch East School and St Michael's Church School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch East School is 102nd of 187 and St Michael's Church School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).