Paparoa Street School vs Waimairi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students
| Measure | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury | Waimairi School Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 187 | #72 of 187 |
| National rank | #347 of 1,559 | #490 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 341 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 418 |
| Total roll | 341 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3.9% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.paparoastreet.school.nz | www.waimairi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Paparoa Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.8 vs 65.3).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 418).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on roll size (341 vs 330).
- •Waimairi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.8% vs -28%).
- •Paparoa Street School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 330.
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 Waimairi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparoa Street School ranks higher (71.8 vs 65.3 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 Waimairi School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Street School: 398. Waimairi School: 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Street School and Waimairi School rank in Canterbury?
Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 and Waimairi School is 72nd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).