Hillview Christian School vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 8.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
| Measure | Hillview Christian School St Martins, Canterbury | St Bede's College Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 57 | #14 of 57 |
| National rank | #65 of 486 | #79 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 562 | 795 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 415 |
| Total roll | 562 | 795 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.8% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 14.4% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | St Martins | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hillview.school.nz | www.stbedes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillview Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 73.8).
- •St Bede's College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 418).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll size (795 vs 562).
- •Hillview Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.8% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 562.
- •Hillview Christian School is co-educational and St Bede's College is boys.
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 Hillview Christian School better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillview Christian School ranks higher (77.0 vs 73.8 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 Hillview Christian School and St Bede's College?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between St Martins and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillview Christian School: 418. St Bede's College: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillview Christian School and St Bede's College rank in Canterbury?
Hillview Christian School is 11th of 57 and St Bede's College is 14th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).