Papanui High School vs St Joseph's School (Papanui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 677 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
| Measure | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 57 | #36 of 187 |
| National rank | #267 of 486 | #289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,416 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 395 |
| Total roll | 1,416 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.4% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 5.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 4% |
| International students | 4% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.papanui.school.nz/ | www.stjopapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 44.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 461).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 448).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -4.5%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 448.
- •Papanui High School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Papanui) is a state integrated 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 Papanui High School better than St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Papanui) ranks higher (74.4 vs 44.9 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 Papanui High School and St Joseph's School (Papanui)?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papanui High School: 461. St Joseph's School (Papanui): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papanui High School and St Joseph's School (Papanui) rank in Canterbury?
Papanui High School is 45th of 57 and St Joseph's School (Papanui) is 36th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).