New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) vs South New Brighton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.4 km 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
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
| Measure | New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) New Brighton, Canterbury | South New Brighton School South New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 187 | #140 of 187 |
| National rank | #657 of 1,559 | #885 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 196 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 454 |
| Total roll | 196 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | -20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.8% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.8% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | South New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.newbrightoncatholic.school.nz | www.snbs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.6 vs 49.4).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 454).
- •South New Brighton School does better on roll size (393 vs 196).
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs -20.9%).
- •South New Brighton School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 196.
- •New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is a state integrated school while South New Brighton School is a state 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 South New Brighton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) ranks higher (58.6 vs 49.4 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 New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and South New Brighton School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and South New Brighton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch): 445. South New Brighton School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) and South New Brighton School rank in Canterbury?
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch) is 105th of 187 and South New Brighton School is 140th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).