St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) vs St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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 Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,650 students
| Measure | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury | St Andrew's College (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #56 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #399 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 114 | 1,650 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | – |
| Total roll | 114 | 1,650 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 99.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.9% |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | St Albans | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz | www.stac.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll size (1,650 vs 114).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.5% vs -2.9%).
- •St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 114.
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is a private 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) better than St Andrew's College (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 St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Andrew's College (Christchurch)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
How do St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 and St Andrew's College (Christchurch) is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).