Kaiapoi High School vs Karanga Mai Young Parents College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 139 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Karanga Mai Young Parents College Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #32 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #198 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 1,044 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 569 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.5% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 54.6% | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | – |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | – |
| International students | 2.6% | – |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoi.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 569).
- •Karanga Mai Young Parents College does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs 19.5%).
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 Kaiapoi High School better than Karanga Mai Young Parents College?
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 Kaiapoi High School and Karanga Mai Young Parents College?
About 139 m in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi High School: 465. Karanga Mai Young Parents College: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi High School and Karanga Mai Young Parents College rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi High School is 32nd of 57 and Karanga Mai Young Parents College is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).