Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) vs Te Raekura Redcliffs School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Sumner ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
106 students
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
264 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) Sumner, Canterbury | Te Raekura Redcliffs School Redcliffs, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #51 of 187 | #23 of 187 |
| National rank | #349 of 1,559 | #147 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 106 | 264 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 400 |
| Total roll | 106 | 264 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.8% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.3% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Sumner | Redcliffs |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ourladystar.school.nz | www.redcliffs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Raekura Redcliffs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.9 vs 71.7).
- โขTe Raekura Redcliffs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 401).
- โขTe Raekura Redcliffs School does better on roll size (264 vs 106).
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.8% vs 8.3%).
- โขTe Raekura Redcliffs School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 106.
- โขOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Te Raekura Redcliffs 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 Te Raekura Redcliffs School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Raekura Redcliffs School ranks higher (79.9 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 Te Raekura Redcliffs School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sumner and Redcliffs in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch): 401. Te Raekura Redcliffs School: 400. 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 Te Raekura Redcliffs School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch) is 51st of 187 and Te Raekura Redcliffs School is 23rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).