St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
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.
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
114 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mairehau, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #56 of 187 | #18 of 187 |
| National rank | #399 of 1,559 | #99 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 114 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 408 |
| Total roll | 114 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 27.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | St Albans | Mairehau |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz | www.stfrancischch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 70.0).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 408).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll size (476 vs 114).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.4% vs -2.9%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 114.
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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks higher (81.9 vs 70.0 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 St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Mairehau in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch): 394. St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School rank in Canterbury?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 18th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).