Mairehau Primary School vs Pareawa Banks Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
363 students
| Measure | Mairehau Primary School Christchurch, Canterbury | Pareawa Banks Avenue School Richmond, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 187 | #120 of 187 |
| National rank | #1013 of 1,559 | #750 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 386 | 363 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 466 |
| Total roll | 386 | 363 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Richmond |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mps.school.nz | www.pareawabanksave.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPareawa Banks Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 44.3).
- โขMairehau Primary School does better on roll size (386 vs 363).
- โขPareawa Banks Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -20.4%).
- โขMairehau Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 363.
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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pareawa Banks Avenue School ranks higher (55.0 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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Richmond in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau Primary School: 466. Pareawa Banks Avenue School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau Primary School and Pareawa Banks Avenue School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau Primary School is 156th of 187 and Pareawa Banks Avenue School is 120th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).