Rolleston Christian School vs St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
| Measure | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston, Canterbury | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 187 | #56 of 187 |
| National rank | #72 of 1,559 | #399 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 291 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 394 |
| Total roll | 291 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 84.4% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rollestonchristian.school.nz | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rolleston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 70.0).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 394).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on roll size (291 vs 114).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (84.4% vs -2.9%).
- •Rolleston Christian School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 114.
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 Rolleston Christian School better than St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston Christian School ranks higher (83.6 vs 70.0 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 Rolleston Christian School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and St Albans in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rolleston Christian School: 392. St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rolleston Christian School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston Christian School is 14th of 187 and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).