St Bernadette's School (Hornby) vs St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 138 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Hornby) Hornby, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) Pleasant Point, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #454 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 166 | 47 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 426 |
| Total roll | 166 | 47 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 49.5% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.8% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Pleasant Point |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stbernadetteschch.school.nz | www.stjoplpt.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.6 vs 59.3).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 426).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on roll size (166 vs 47).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.5% vs 4.4%).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is the larger school with 166 students compared with 47.
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 Bernadette's School (Hornby) better than St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks higher (67.6 vs 59.3 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 Bernadette's School (Hornby) and St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Pleasant Point in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby): 423. St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point): 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Hornby) and St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) rank in Canterbury?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is 66th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point) is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).