Papanui Primary School vs Southbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 46 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papanui Primary School
Papanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
236 students
Southbridge School
Southbridge ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
130 students
| Measure | Papanui Primary School Papanui, Canterbury | Southbridge School Southbridge, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 187 | #138 of 187 |
| National rank | #694 of 1,559 | #875 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 236 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 452 |
| Total roll | 236 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.3% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Southbridge |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.papanuiprimary.school.nz | www.southbridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPapanui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 49.7).
- โขPapanui Primary School does better on roll size (236 vs 130).
- โขPapanui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs 0.8%).
- โขPapanui Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 130.
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 Southbridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papanui Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 49.7 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 Papanui Primary School and Southbridge School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Southbridge in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papanui Primary School: 452. Southbridge School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papanui Primary School and Southbridge School rank in Canterbury?
Papanui Primary School is 109th of 187 and Southbridge School is 138th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).