Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate vs St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 543 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
291 students
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
173 students
| Measure | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #99 of 187 | #39 of 187 |
| National rank | #636 of 1,559 | #303 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 291 | 173 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 398 |
| Total roll | 291 | 173 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | 0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.3% | 2.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kirkwood.school.nz | www.stteresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Teresa's School (Riccarton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 59.4).
- โขSt Teresa's School (Riccarton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 430).
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 173).
- โขSt Teresa's School (Riccarton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs -22.8%).
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 173.
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate better than St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Teresa's School (Riccarton) ranks higher (73.8 vs 59.4 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Riccarton and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate: 430. St Teresa's School (Riccarton): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is 39th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).