Selwyn House School vs St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
| Measure | Selwyn House School Merivale, Canterbury | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #56 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #399 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 310 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 394 |
| Total roll | 310 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.selwynhouse.school.nz | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Selwyn House School does better on roll size (310 vs 114).
- •Selwyn House School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -2.9%).
- •Selwyn House School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 114.
- •Selwyn House School is a private school while St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Selwyn House School is girls and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is co-educational.
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 Selwyn House School better than St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Selwyn House School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merivale and St Albans in Canterbury.
How do Selwyn House School and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Selwyn House School is unranked and St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).