St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) vs St Joseph's School (Papanui)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.4 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 Joseph's School (Papanui)
Papanui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
448 students
| Measure | St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) St Albans, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Papanui) Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 187 | #36 of 187 |
| National rank | #399 of 1,559 | #289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 114 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 395 |
| Total roll | 114 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 5.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | St Albans | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stalbanscatholic.school.nz | www.stjopapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 70.0).
- •St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 395).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll size (448 vs 114).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -2.9%).
- •St Joseph's School (Papanui) is the larger school with 448 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 Joseph's School (Papanui)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Papanui) ranks higher (74.4 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 Joseph's School (Papanui)?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch): 394. St Joseph's School (Papanui): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) and St Joseph's School (Papanui) rank in Canterbury?
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is 56th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Papanui) is 36th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).