Cotswold Mātāhae School vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 431 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
| Measure | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 187 | #8 of 57 |
| National rank | #164 of 1,559 | #60 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 568 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 409 |
| Total roll | 568 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cotswold.school.nz | www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 77.4).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 419).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll size (568 vs 301).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.1% vs 3.4%).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 301.
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School is a state school while Emmanuel Christian School 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 Cotswold Mātāhae School better than Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cotswold Mātāhae School ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.4 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 Cotswold Mātāhae School and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cotswold Mātāhae School: 419. Emmanuel Christian School: 409. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cotswold Mātāhae School and Emmanuel Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Cotswold Mātāhae School is 25th of 187 and Emmanuel Christian School is 8th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).