Pareawa Banks Avenue School vs St Mary's School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Pareawa Banks Avenue School Richmond, Canterbury | St Mary's School (Christchurch) Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #120 of 187 | #38 of 187 |
| National rank | #750 of 1,559 | #300 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 363 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 397 |
| Total roll | 363 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.3% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pareawabanksave.school.nz | www.stmaryschch.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 55.0).
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 466).
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School does better on roll size (363 vs 127).
- •St Mary's School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs 3.4%).
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 127.
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School is a state school while St Mary's 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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School better than St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (74.1 vs 55.0 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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School and St Mary's School (Christchurch)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pareawa Banks Avenue School: 466. St Mary's School (Christchurch): 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pareawa Banks Avenue School and St Mary's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Pareawa Banks Avenue School is 120th of 187 and St Mary's School (Christchurch) is 38th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).