Redwood School (Christchurch) vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
| Measure | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury | St Bede's College Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 187 | #14 of 57 |
| National rank | #800 of 1,559 | #79 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 303 | 795 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 415 |
| Total roll | 303 | 795 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Redwood | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz | www.stbedes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 53.1).
- •St Bede's College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 443).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll size (795 vs 303).
- •St Bede's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -4.3%).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 303.
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is a state school while St Bede's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bede's College ranks higher (73.8 vs 53.1 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) and St Bede's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Redwood and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. St Bede's College: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwood School (Christchurch) and St Bede's College rank in Canterbury?
Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 and St Bede's College is 14th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).