Karanga Mai Young Parents College vs St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 856 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Kaiapoi · State teen parent unit
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
| Measure | Karanga Mai Young Parents College Kaiapoi, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #90 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #592 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | – | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 440 |
| Total roll | – | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 100% | 73% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | – | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | – | 2.5% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | – | www.stpatkai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 569).
- •Karanga Mai Young Parents College does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs 73%).
- •Karanga Mai Young Parents College 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 Karanga Mai Young Parents College better than St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
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 Karanga Mai Young Parents College and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karanga Mai Young Parents College: 569. St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karanga Mai Young Parents College and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) rank in Canterbury?
Karanga Mai Young Parents College is unranked and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is 90th of 187 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).