Paparoa Street School vs St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 804 m 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 Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students
| Measure | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury | St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #50 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #347 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 341 | 1,650 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | – |
| Total roll | 341 | 1,650 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28% | 4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 99.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.9% |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.paparoastreet.school.nz | www.stac.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll size (1,650 vs 341).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.5% vs -28%).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 341.
- •Paparoa Street School is a state school while St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is a private 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 Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paparoa Street School and St Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Papanui and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
How do Paparoa Street School and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).