Pleasant Point Primary School vs Redwood School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 148 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Pleasant Point Primary School Pleasant Point, Canterbury | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 187 | #127 of 187 |
| National rank | #822 of 1,559 | #800 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 245 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 443 |
| Total roll | 245 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.3% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pleasant Point | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pointprimary.school.nz | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (52.2 vs 53.1).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 444).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (303 vs 245).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -10.3%).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 245.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pleasant Point Primary School better than Redwood School (Christchurch)?
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 Pleasant Point Primary School and Redwood School (Christchurch)?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Point and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pleasant Point Primary School: 444. Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pleasant Point Primary School and Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Pleasant Point Primary School is 132nd of 187 and Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).