Mairehau High School vs Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairehau High School
Christchurch ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
407 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
379 students
| Measure | Mairehau High School Christchurch, Canterbury | Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School Shirley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 57 | #153 of 187 |
| National rank | #380 of 486 | #1007 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 407 | 379 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 494 |
| Total roll | 407 | 379 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.9% | 9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Shirley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mairehau.school.nz | www.shirleyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Hiwa Shirley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.7 vs 29.5).
- โขTe Hiwa Shirley Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 510).
- โขMairehau High School does better on roll size (407 vs 379).
- โขMairehau High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.9% vs 9.2%).
- โขMairehau High School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 379.
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 Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School ranks higher (44.7 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 Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Shirley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau High School: 510. Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau High School and Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau High School is 56th of 57 and Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School is 153rd of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).