Emmanuel Christian School vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Christian School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 57 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #60 of 486 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite (Year 1-10) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 301 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 461 |
| Total roll | 301 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.1% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 5% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 44.9).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 461).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 301).
- •Emmanuel Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.1% vs -4.5%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 301.
- •Emmanuel Christian School is a state integrated school while Papanui High 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 Papanui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (77.4 vs 44.9 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 Papanui High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Emmanuel Christian School: 409. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Emmanuel Christian School and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Emmanuel Christian School is 8th of 57 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).