Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) vs St Martins School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 614 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 Martins School
St Martins · State full primary · Years 1–8
492 students
| Measure | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury | St Martins School St Martins, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 57 | #44 of 187 |
| National rank | #191 of 486 | #328 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 283 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 402 |
| Total roll | 283 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | -8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | St Martins |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ch.steiner.school.nz | www.stmartins.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Martins School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 56.6).
- •St Martins School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 410).
- •St Martins School does better on roll size (492 vs 283).
- •St Martins School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.5% vs -17.4%).
- •St Martins School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 283.
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is a state integrated school while St Martins School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Martins School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Martins School ranks higher (72.8 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 Martins School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Opawa and St Martins in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. St Martins School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and St Martins School rank in Canterbury?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 and St Martins School is 44th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).