Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki vs Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Hillsborough · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
| Measure | Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki Hillsborough, Canterbury | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 187 | #30 of 57 |
| National rank | #638 of 1,559 | #191 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 124 | 283 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 410 |
| Total roll | 124 | 283 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 52.4% |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | msnz.school.nz/ | www.ch.steiner.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.4 vs 56.6).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 434).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on roll size (283 vs 124).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is the larger school with 283 students compared with 124.
- •Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki is a charter school while Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki better than Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki ranks higher (59.4 vs 56.6 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 Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki and Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki: 434. Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki and Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki is 100th of 187 and Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).