Marian College vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 771 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Marian College Northcote-Christchurch, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 57 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #77 of 486 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 427 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 461 |
| Total roll | 427 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 75% | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.5% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Northcote-Christchurch | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mariancollege.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 44.9).
- •Marian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 461).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 427).
- •Marian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -4.5%).
- •Marian College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (91.7% vs 70.1%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 427.
- •Marian College is a state integrated school while Papanui High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marian College is girls and Papanui High School is co-educational.
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 Marian College better than Papanui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian College ranks higher (74.7 vs 44.9 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 Marian College and Papanui High School?
About 771 m in a straight line, between Northcote-Christchurch and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marian College: 426. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian College and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Marian College is 13th of 57 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).