He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate vs St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 921 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 Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Bryndwr · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
| Measure | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 187 | #34 of 187 |
| National rank | #346 of 1,559 | #274 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 541 | 175 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 376 |
| Total roll | 541 | 175 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| International students | 2% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.heaton.school.nz/ | www.stpatricks.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 71.8).
- •St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 407).
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (541 vs 175).
- •St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -2.9%).
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 541 students compared with 175.
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is a state school while St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate better than St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) ranks higher (75.1 vs 71.8 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate: 407. St Patrick's School (Bryndwr): 376. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is 49th of 187 and St Patrick's School (Bryndwr) is 34th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).