Kingslea School vs St Mary's School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Kingslea School Richmond, Canterbury | St Mary's School (Christchurch) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #38 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #300 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 117 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 397 |
| Total roll | 117 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.8% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kingslea.school.nz | www.stmaryschch.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 569).
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (127 vs 117).
- •Kingslea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.8% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 127 students compared with 117.
- •Kingslea School is a state school while St Mary's School (Christchurch) 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 Kingslea School better than St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
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 Kingslea School and St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingslea School: 569. St Mary's School (Christchurch): 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingslea School and St Mary's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Kingslea School is unranked and St Mary's School (Christchurch) is 38th of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).