Pūtahi Belfast School vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
| Measure | Pūtahi Belfast School Belfast, Canterbury | St Bede's College Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #143 of 187 | #14 of 57 |
| National rank | #901 of 1,559 | #79 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 453 | 795 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 415 |
| Total roll | 453 | 795 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | belfast.school.nz/ | www.stbedes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 48.8).
- •St Bede's College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 458).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll size (795 vs 453).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -4.5%).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 453.
- •Pūtahi Belfast School is a state school while St Bede's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pūtahi Belfast 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 Pūtahi Belfast School better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bede's College ranks higher (73.8 vs 48.8 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 Pūtahi Belfast School and St Bede's College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pūtahi Belfast School: 458. St Bede's College: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pūtahi Belfast School and St Bede's College rank in Canterbury?
Pūtahi Belfast School is 143rd of 187 and St Bede's College is 14th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).