St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) vs St Albans School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 464 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
St Albans School
St Albans · State contributing · Years 1–6
599 students
| Measure | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury | St Albans School St Albans, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 187 | #57 of 187 |
| National rank | #399 of 1,559 | #400 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 114 | 599 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 414 |
| Total roll | 114 | 599 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz | www.stalbans.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.0 vs 70.0).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 414).
- •St Albans School does better on roll size (599 vs 114).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -7.1%).
- •St Albans School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 114.
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while St Albans 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 St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) better than St Albans School?
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 St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Albans School?
About 464 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch): 394. St Albans School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Albans School rank in Canterbury?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 and St Albans School is 57th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).