Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka vs Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
| Measure | Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka Parklands, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 187 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #854 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 | 459 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 464 |
| Total roll | 459 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.1% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8% |
| International students | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.queenspark.school.nz | www.shirley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.7 vs 46.9).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 464).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 459).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -21.1%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 459.
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka better than Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka ranks higher (50.7 vs 46.9 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Parklands and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka: 453. 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is 136th 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).