Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) vs St Joseph's School (Timaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 89 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
41 students
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
218 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) Methven, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Timaru) Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #60 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #420 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 41 | 218 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 403 |
| Total roll | 41 | 218 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2.4% | 11% |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Methven | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ladysnow.school.nz | www.stjosephstimaru.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Timaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 67.4).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Timaru) does better on roll size (218 vs 41).
- โขOur Lady of the Snows School (Methven) does better on roll growth (5 years) (63% vs -0.5%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Timaru) is the larger school with 218 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 Snows School (Methven) better than St Joseph's School (Timaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Timaru) ranks higher (69.0 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 Snows School (Methven) and St Joseph's School (Timaru)?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Methven and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven): 403. St Joseph's School (Timaru): 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) and St Joseph's School (Timaru) rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is unranked and St Joseph's School (Timaru) is 60th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).