He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate vs St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 451 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students
| Measure | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale, Canterbury | St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #49 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #346 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 541 | 1,650 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | – |
| Total roll | 541 | 1,650 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 99.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.9% |
| Māori students | 10% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| International students | 2% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.heaton.school.nz/ | www.stac.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll size (1,650 vs 541).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.5% vs -2.9%).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 541.
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and St Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
About 451 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
How do He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is 49th of 187 and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is unranked among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).