Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School vs Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Spreydon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
492 students
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students
| Measure | Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School Spreydon, Canterbury | Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 187 | #134 of 187 |
| National rank | #393 of 1,559 | #827 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 492 | 283 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 445 |
| Total roll | 492 | 283 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 25.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Spreydon | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chchsouth.ac.nz | www.westspreydon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.2 vs 52.0).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 445).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on roll size (492 vs 283).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -4.8%).
- •Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 283.
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 Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School ranks higher (70.2 vs 52.0 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 Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spreydon and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School: 411. Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School and Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is 54th of 187 and Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School is 134th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).