Medbury Preparatory School vs St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 908 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
381 students
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
173 students
| Measure | Medbury Preparatory School Fendalton, Canterbury | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #39 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #303 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 381 | 173 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 398 |
| Total roll | 381 | 173 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | 0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.3% | 2.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| International students | 2.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fendalton | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.medbury.school.nz | www.stteresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMedbury Preparatory School does better on roll size (381 vs 173).
- โขSt Teresa's School (Riccarton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs -2.7%).
- โขMedbury Preparatory School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 173.
- โขMedbury Preparatory School is a private school while St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขMedbury Preparatory School is boys and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) 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 Medbury Preparatory School better than St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Medbury Preparatory School and St Teresa's School (Riccarton)?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Fendalton and Christchurch in Canterbury.
How do Medbury Preparatory School and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) rank in Canterbury?
Medbury Preparatory School is unranked and St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is 39th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).