Papanui Primary School vs Redwood School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Papanui Primary School Papanui, Canterbury | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 187 | #127 of 187 |
| National rank | #694 of 1,559 | #800 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 236 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 443 |
| Total roll | 236 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.papanuiprimary.school.nz | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papanui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 53.1).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 452).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (303 vs 236).
- •Papanui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -4.3%).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 236.
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 Primary School better than Redwood School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papanui Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 53.1 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 Primary School and Redwood School (Christchurch)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papanui Primary School: 452. Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papanui Primary School and Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Papanui Primary School is 109th of 187 and Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).