Clearview Primary vs St Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 23 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students
| Measure | Clearview Primary Rolleston, Canterbury | St Albans School St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #16 of 187 | #57 of 187 |
| National rank | #96 of 1,559 | #400 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 857 | 599 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 414 |
| Total roll | 857 | 599 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.2% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clearview.school.nz | www.stalbans.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Clearview Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 70.0).
- •Clearview Primary does better on roll size (857 vs 599).
- •Clearview Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.2% vs -7.1%).
- •Clearview Primary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 599.
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 Clearview Primary better than St Albans School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clearview Primary ranks higher (81.9 vs 70.0 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 Clearview Primary and St Albans School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and St Albans in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clearview Primary: 414. St Albans School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clearview Primary and St Albans School rank in Canterbury?
Clearview Primary is 16th of 187 and St Albans School is 57th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).