Marian College vs Redwood School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Marian College Northcote-Christchurch, Canterbury | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 57 | #127 of 187 |
| National rank | #77 of 486 | #800 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 427 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 443 |
| Total roll | 427 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 75% | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Northcote-Christchurch | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mariancollege.school.nz | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 53.1).
- •Marian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 443).
- •Marian College does better on roll size (427 vs 303).
- •Marian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (4% vs -4.3%).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 427 students compared with 303.
- •Marian College is a state integrated school while Redwood School (Christchurch) is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marian College is girls and Redwood School (Christchurch) 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 Redwood School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian College ranks higher (74.7 vs 53.1 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 Redwood School (Christchurch)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northcote-Christchurch and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marian College: 426. Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian College and Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Marian College is 13th of 57 and Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).