Sacred Heart School (Timaru) vs St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 160 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
232 students
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Kaiapoi ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
204 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Timaru) Timaru, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 187 | #90 of 187 |
| National rank | #529 of 1,559 | #592 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 232 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 440 |
| Total roll | 232 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.3% | 73% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.9% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sacredhearttim.school.nz | www.stpatkai.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 61.7).
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 440).
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) does better on roll size (232 vs 204).
- โขSt Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) does better on roll growth (5 years) (73% vs 17.3%).
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) is the larger school with 232 students compared with 204.
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 (Timaru) better than St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Timaru) ranks higher (64.0 vs 61.7 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 (Timaru) and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Timaru and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru): 438. St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi): 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Timaru) and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is 78th of 187 and St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) is 90th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).