Parkview Pārua vs Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
| Measure | Parkview Pārua Parklands, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 187 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #1118 of 1,559 | #259 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 393 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 464 |
| Total roll | 393 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 29% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.9% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.parkview.school.nz | www.shirley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 39.6).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 477).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 393).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -6.1%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 393.
- •Parkview Pārua is co-educational and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys.
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 Parkview Pārua better than Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa ranks higher (46.9 vs 39.6 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 Parkview Pārua and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Parklands and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkview Pārua: 477. Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkview Pārua and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Parkview Pārua is 163rd of 187 and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).