Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) vs Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 78 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) Methven, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #98 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 335 | 41 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 403 |
| Total roll | 335 | 41 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.4% | 63% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 12.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Methven |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ola.school.nz | www.ladysnow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 67.4).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 403).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on roll size (335 vs 41).
- •Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) does better on roll growth (5 years) (63% vs 21.4%).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is the larger school with 335 students compared with 41.
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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) better than Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks higher (81.9 vs 67.4 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Methven in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch): 401. Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven): 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is 17th of 187 and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).