Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao vs St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
| Measure | Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao Clarkville, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 187 | #90 of 187 |
| National rank | #642 of 1,559 | #592 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 208 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 440 |
| Total roll | 208 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 73% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clarkville | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clarkville.school.nz/ | www.stpatkai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 59.3).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 440).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao does better on roll size (208 vs 204).
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) does better on roll growth (5 years) (73% vs -1%).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is the larger school with 208 students compared with 204.
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is a state school while St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) 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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao better than St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) ranks higher (61.7 vs 59.3 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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Clarkville and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao: 429. St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) rank in Canterbury?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is 101st of 187 and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is 90th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).