Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa vs Waitākiri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students
| Measure | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury | Waitākiri Primary School Burwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 57 | #133 of 187 |
| National rank | #259 of 486 | #824 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,295 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 452 |
| Total roll | 1,295 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.6% | -10.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.6% | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 5.7% |
| International students | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Burwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.shirley.school.nz | www.waitakiri.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waitākiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 46.9).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 464).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 558).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -10.7%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 558.
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys and Waitākiri Primary School 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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa better than Waitākiri Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitākiri Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.9 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 Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa and Waitākiri Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Burwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa: 464. Waitākiri Primary School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa and Waitākiri Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 and Waitākiri Primary School is 133rd of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).