Emmanuel Christian School vs Harewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Harewood School Harewood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 57 | #68 of 187 |
| National rank | #60 of 486 | #467 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite (Year 1-10) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 301 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 410 |
| Total roll | 301 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.1% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 18.6% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Harewood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz | www.harewood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 66.5).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 410).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll size (301 vs 167).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.1% vs -5%).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 167.
- •Emmanuel Christian School is a state integrated school while Harewood School is a state 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 Emmanuel Christian School better than Harewood School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (77.4 vs 66.5 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 Emmanuel Christian School and Harewood School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Harewood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Emmanuel Christian School: 409. Harewood School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Emmanuel Christian School and Harewood School rank in Canterbury?
Emmanuel Christian School is 8th of 57 and Harewood School is 68th of 187 among composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).