New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs Nova Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 534 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
New Brighton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
| Measure | New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) New Brighton, Canterbury | Nova Montessori School New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #105 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #657 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 196 | 40 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | – |
| Total roll | 196 | 40 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | -19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.8% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.newbrightoncatholic.school.nz | www.novamontessori.school.nz |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll size (196 vs 40).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs -19.1%).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is the larger school with 196 students compared with 40.
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a state integrated school while Nova Montessori School is a private 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) better than Nova Montessori School?
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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and Nova Montessori School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between New Brighton and New Brighton in Canterbury.
How do New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and Nova Montessori School rank in Canterbury?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is 105th of 187 and Nova Montessori School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).