Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) vs Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) Addington, Canterbury | Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 187 | #48 of 57 |
| National rank | #335 of 1,559 | #302 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 195 | 1,967 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 468 |
| Total roll | 195 | 1,967 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sacredheartchch.school.nz | www.hagley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.5 vs 40.2).
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 468).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College does better on roll size (1,967 vs 195).
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -1.5%).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 195.
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) better than Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) ranks higher (72.5 vs 40.2 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Addington and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch): 404. Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is 46th of 187 and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is 48th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).