Ilam School vs St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
| Measure | Ilam School Ilam, Canterbury | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 187 | #39 of 187 |
| National rank | #292 of 1,559 | #303 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 411 | 173 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 398 |
| Total roll | 411 | 173 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | 0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 2.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ilam | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ilam.school.nz | www.stteresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.3 vs 73.8).
- •Ilam School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 398).
- •Ilam School does better on roll size (411 vs 173).
- •St Teresa's School (Riccarton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs -9.6%).
- •Ilam School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 173.
- •Ilam School is a state school while St Teresa's School (Riccarton) 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 Ilam School better than St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
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 Ilam School and St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilam and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilam School: 394. St Teresa's School (Riccarton): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilam School and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) rank in Canterbury?
Ilam School is 37th of 187 and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is 39th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).