Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) vs Wharenui School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) Addington, Canterbury | Wharenui School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 187 | #98 of 187 |
| National rank | #335 of 1,559 | #627 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 195 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 457 |
| Total roll | 195 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 40.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 1.5% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sacredheartchch.school.nz | www.wharenui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.5 vs 60.1).
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 457).
- •Wharenui School does better on roll size (441 vs 195).
- •Wharenui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.9% vs 0%).
- •Wharenui School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 195.
- •Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Wharenui 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) better than Wharenui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) ranks higher (72.5 vs 60.1 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 Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) and Wharenui School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Addington and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch): 404. Wharenui School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) and Wharenui School rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch) is 46th of 187 and Wharenui School is 98th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).