Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki vs St Mark's School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 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
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
| Measure | Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki Hillsborough, Canterbury | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 187 | #33 of 187 |
| National rank | #638 of 1,559 | #260 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 124 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 398 |
| Total roll | 124 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillsborough | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | msnz.school.nz/ | www.saintmarks.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 59.4).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 434).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (241 vs 124).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 241 students compared with 124.
- •Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki is a charter school while St Mark's School (Christchurch) 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 St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (75.9 vs 59.4 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 St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki: 434. St Mark's School (Christchurch): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki and St Mark's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki is 100th of 187 and St Mark's School (Christchurch) is 33rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).