Elmwood Normal School vs St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 833 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students
| Measure | Elmwood Normal School Merivale, Canterbury | St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #19 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 564 | 1,650 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | – |
| Total roll | 564 | 1,650 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 99.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.9% |
| Māori students | 6% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.elmwood.school.nz | www.stac.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll size (1,650 vs 564).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.5% vs 1%).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 564.
- •Elmwood Normal School is a state school while St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is a private 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 Elmwood Normal School better than St Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmwood Normal School and St Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
How do Elmwood Normal School and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Elmwood Normal School is 2nd of 187 and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).