Mairehau Primary School vs Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairehau Primary School
Christchurch · State full primary · Years 1–8
386 students
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | Mairehau Primary School Christchurch, Canterbury | Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 187 | #161 of 187 |
| National rank | #1013 of 1,559 | #1059 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 386 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 466 |
| Total roll | 386 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | -27.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mps.school.nz | www.isleworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mairehau Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.3 vs 42.3).
- •Mairehau Primary School does better on roll size (386 vs 247).
- •Mairehau Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.4% vs -27.8%).
- •Mairehau Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 247.
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 Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mairehau Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 42.3 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 Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau Primary School: 466. Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau Primary School and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau Primary School is 156th of 187 and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is 161st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).