Christchurch North College vs Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students
| Measure | Christchurch North College Burnside, Canterbury | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 57 | #40 of 187 |
| National rank | #179 of 486 | #305 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 85 | 469 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 398 |
| Total roll | 85 | 469 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Avonhead |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cnc.school.nz | www.merrin.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.7 vs 58.6).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 446).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara does better on roll size (469 vs 85).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is the larger school with 469 students compared with 85.
- •Christchurch North College is a charter school while Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
On the Success Index (NZ), Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara ranks higher (73.7 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Avonhead in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch North College: 446. Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch North College and Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch North College is 27th of 57 and Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is 40th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).