Mairehau Primary School vs Paparoa Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
386 students
Paparoa Street School
Papanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
341 students
| Measure | Mairehau Primary School Christchurch, Canterbury | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 187 | #50 of 187 |
| National rank | #1013 of 1,559 | #347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 386 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 398 |
| Total roll | 386 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | -28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mps.school.nz | www.paparoastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPaparoa Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.8 vs 44.3).
- โขPaparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 466).
- โขMairehau Primary School does better on roll size (386 vs 341).
- โขMairehau Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.4% vs -28%).
- โขMairehau Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 341.
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 Primary School better than Paparoa Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparoa Street School ranks higher (71.8 vs 44.3 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 Primary School and Paparoa Street School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau Primary School: 466. Paparoa Street School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau Primary School and Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau Primary School is 156th of 187 and Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).