Mairehau Primary School vs St Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 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
St Albans School
St Albans ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
599 students
| Measure | Mairehau Primary School Christchurch, Canterbury | St Albans School St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 187 | #57 of 187 |
| National rank | #1013 of 1,559 | #400 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 386 | 599 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 414 |
| Total roll | 386 | 599 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mps.school.nz | www.stalbans.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Albans School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.0 vs 44.3).
- โขSt Albans School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 466).
- โขSt Albans School does better on roll size (599 vs 386).
- โขSt Albans School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.1% vs -20.4%).
- โขSt Albans School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 386.
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 St Albans School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Albans School ranks higher (70.0 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 St Albans School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and St Albans in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau Primary School: 466. St Albans School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau Primary School and St Albans School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau Primary School is 156th of 187 and St Albans School is 57th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).