Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) vs Sumner School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 306 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
Sumner School
Sumner · State full primary · Years 1–8
323 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner, Canterbury | Sumner School Sumner, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #51 of 187 | #35 of 187 |
| National rank | #349 of 1,559 | #275 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 106 | 323 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 382 |
| Total roll | 106 | 323 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.8% | -17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Sumner | Sumner |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ourladystar.school.nz | www.sumner.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sumner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 71.7).
- •Sumner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 401).
- •Sumner School does better on roll size (323 vs 106).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.8% vs -17.2%).
- •Sumner School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 106.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Sumner 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) better than Sumner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sumner School ranks higher (75.1 vs 71.7 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 Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) and Sumner School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Sumner and Sumner in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch): 401. Sumner School: 382. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) and Sumner School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is 51st of 187 and Sumner School is 35th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).