Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) vs St Mark's School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 801 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
| Measure | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 57 | #33 of 187 |
| National rank | #191 of 486 | #260 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 283 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 398 |
| Total roll | 283 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 10.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ch.steiner.school.nz | www.saintmarks.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 56.6).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 410).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on roll size (283 vs 241).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -17.4%).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is the larger school with 283 students compared with 241.
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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) better than St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (75.9 vs 56.6 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and St Mark's School (Christchurch)?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Opawa and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. St Mark's School (Christchurch): 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and St Mark's School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 and St Mark's School (Christchurch) is 33rd of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).