Pītau-Allenvale School vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
| Measure | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury | St Bede's College Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #14 of 57 |
| National rank | – | #79 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 135 | 795 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 415 |
| Total roll | 135 | 795 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.4% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenvale.school.nz | www.stbedes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 466).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll size (795 vs 135).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -4.4%).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 135.
- •Pītau-Allenvale School is a state school while St Bede's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pītau-Allenvale School is co-educational and St Bede's College 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 Pītau-Allenvale School better than St Bede's College?
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 Pītau-Allenvale School and St Bede's College?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. St Bede's College: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pītau-Allenvale School and St Bede's College rank in Canterbury?
Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked and St Bede's College is 14th of 57 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).