Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School vs St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
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 South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
492 students
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Beckenham ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
163 students
| Measure | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon, Canterbury | St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika Beckenham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 187 | #32 of 187 |
| National rank | #393 of 1,559 | #253 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 492 | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 397 |
| Total roll | 492 | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Spreydon | Beckenham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chchsouth.ac.nz | www.saintpeters.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter's School Te Kura Haoika scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.2 vs 70.2).
- โขSt Peter's School Te Kura Haoika does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 411).
- โขChristchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on roll size (492 vs 163).
- โขSt Peter's School Te Kura Haoika does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs -2.1%).
- โขChristchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 163.
- โขChristchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is a state school while St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika 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 South Karamata Intermediate School better than St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika ranks higher (76.2 vs 70.2 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 South Karamata Intermediate School and St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spreydon and Beckenham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School: 411. St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School and St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is 54th of 187 and St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika is 32nd of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).