Paparoa Street School vs St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
| Measure | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 187 | #56 of 187 |
| National rank | #347 of 1,559 | #399 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 341 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 394 |
| Total roll | 341 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.paparoastreet.school.nz | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paparoa Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.8 vs 70.0).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 398).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on roll size (341 vs 114).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -28%).
- •Paparoa Street School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 114.
- •Paparoa Street School is a state school while St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) 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 Paparoa Street School better than St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparoa Street School ranks higher (71.8 vs 70.0 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 Paparoa Street School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Papanui and St Albans in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Street School: 398. St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Street School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).