Kaiapoi North School vs St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi North School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 187 | #90 of 187 |
| National rank | #917 of 1,559 | #592 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 514 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 440 |
| Total roll | 514 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | 73% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.4% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoinorth.school.nz | www.stpatkai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 48.2).
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 461).
- •Kaiapoi North School does better on roll size (514 vs 204).
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) does better on roll growth (5 years) (73% vs -4.5%).
- •Kaiapoi North School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 204.
- •Kaiapoi North School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) 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 Kaiapoi North School better than St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) ranks higher (61.7 vs 48.2 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 Kaiapoi North School and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi North School: 461. St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi North School and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi North School is 144th of 187 and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is 90th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).