Nova Montessori School vs South New Brighton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 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
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
| Measure | Nova Montessori School New Brighton, Canterbury | South New Brighton School South New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #140 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #885 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 40 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 454 |
| Total roll | 40 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | -20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | South New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.novamontessori.school.nz | www.snbs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •South New Brighton School does better on roll size (393 vs 40).
- •Nova Montessori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.1% vs -20.9%).
- •South New Brighton School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 40.
- •Nova Montessori School is a private 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 Nova Montessori School better than South New Brighton 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 Nova Montessori School and South New Brighton School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and South New Brighton in Canterbury.
How do Nova Montessori School and South New Brighton School rank in Canterbury?
Nova Montessori School is unranked and South New Brighton School is 140th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).