Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand vs Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 694 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Sumner ยท State special school
102 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
106 students
| Measure | Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand Sumner, Canterbury | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #51 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #349 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 102 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 401 |
| Total roll | 102 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | 118.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.1% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 34.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Sumner | Sumner |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kotakureo.school.nz/ | www.ourladystar.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 516).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (106 vs 102).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.8% vs -0.9%).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 106 students compared with 102.
- โขKo Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand is a state school while Our Lady Star of the Sea 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand better than Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Sumner and Sumner in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand: 516. Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch): 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand is unranked and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is 51st of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).