Nova Montessori School vs Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
| Measure | Nova Montessori School New Brighton, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | – | #259 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 40 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 464 |
| Total roll | 40 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.novamontessori.school.nz | www.shirley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 40).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -19.1%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 40.
- •Nova Montessori School is a private school while Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Nova Montessori School is co-educational and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys.
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 Nova Montessori School better than Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
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 Nova Montessori School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Christchurch in Canterbury.
How do Nova Montessori School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Nova Montessori School is unranked and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).