Paparoa Street School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mairehau, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #50 of 187 | #18 of 187 |
| National rank | #347 of 1,559 | #99 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 341 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 408 |
| Total roll | 341 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28% | 27.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Mairehau |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.paparoastreet.school.nz | www.stfrancischch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 71.8).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 408).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll size (476 vs 341).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.4% vs -28%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 341.
- •Paparoa Street School is a state school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks higher (81.9 vs 71.8 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Mairehau in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Street School: 398. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Street School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 18th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).