Marian College vs Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 700 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
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Marian College Northcote-Christchurch, Canterbury | Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 57 | #185 of 187 |
| National rank | #77 of 486 | #1420 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 427 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 533 |
| Total roll | 427 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 75% | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Northcote-Christchurch | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mariancollege.school.nz | www.northcotechch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 25.8).
- •Marian College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 533).
- •Marian College does better on roll size (427 vs 162).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs 4%).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 427 students compared with 162.
- •Marian College is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Marian College is girls and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote 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 Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian College ranks higher (74.7 vs 25.8 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 Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Northcote-Christchurch and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marian College: 426. Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian College and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School rank in Canterbury?
Marian College is 13th of 57 and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is 185th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).