Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara vs Paparoa Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead, Canterbury | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 187 | #50 of 187 |
| National rank | #305 of 1,559 | #347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 469 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 398 |
| Total roll | 469 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | -28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.3% |
| International students | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Avonhead | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.merrin.school.nz | www.paparoastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.7 vs 71.8).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara does better on roll size (469 vs 341).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.4% vs -28%).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is the larger school with 469 students compared with 341.
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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara better than Paparoa Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara ranks higher (73.7 vs 71.8 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara and Paparoa Street School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Avonhead and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara: 398. Paparoa Street School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara and Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is 40th of 187 and Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).