Mairehau High School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 974 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Mairehau High School Christchurch, Canterbury | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mairehau, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #56 of 57 | #18 of 187 |
| National rank | #380 of 486 | #99 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 407 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 408 |
| Total roll | 407 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.9% | 27.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.1% | – |
| Māori students | 26% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Mairehau |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mairehau.school.nz | www.stfrancischch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 29.5).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 510).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll size (476 vs 407).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.4% vs 13.9%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 407.
- •Mairehau High School is a state school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 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 Mairehau High School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks higher (81.9 vs 29.5 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 Mairehau High School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Christchurch and Mairehau in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau High School: 510. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau High School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau High School is 56th of 57 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 18th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).