Christchurch North College vs Harewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch North College
Burnside · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
85 students
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Christchurch North College Burnside, Canterbury | Harewood School Harewood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 57 | #68 of 187 |
| National rank | #179 of 486 | #467 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 85 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 410 |
| Total roll | 85 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 18.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Harewood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cnc.school.nz | www.harewood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Harewood School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.5 vs 58.6).
- •Harewood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 446).
- •Harewood School does better on roll size (167 vs 85).
- •Harewood School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 85.
- •Christchurch North College is a charter school while Harewood 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 North College better than Harewood School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Harewood School ranks higher (66.5 vs 58.6 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 North College and Harewood School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Harewood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch North College: 446. Harewood School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch North College and Harewood School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch North College is 27th of 57 and Harewood School is 68th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).