Mt Pleasant School vs Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant · State full primary · Years 1–8
398 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
| Measure | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 187 | #51 of 187 |
| National rank | #54 of 1,559 | #349 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 398 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 401 |
| Total roll | 398 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 118.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Pleasant | Sumner |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mtpleasant.school.nz | www.ourladystar.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Pleasant School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.5 vs 71.7).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 401).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on roll size (398 vs 106).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.8% vs 1.4%).
- •Mt Pleasant School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 106.
- •Mt Pleasant School is a state school while Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Mt Pleasant School better than Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Pleasant School ranks higher (85.5 vs 71.7 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 Mt Pleasant School and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mt Pleasant and Sumner in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Pleasant School: 393. Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch): 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Pleasant School and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Mt Pleasant School is 10th of 187 and Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is 51st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).