St Francis of Assisi Catholic School vs St Patrick's School (Waimate)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 187 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mairehau, Canterbury | St Patrick's School (Waimate) Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #99 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 476 | 32 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 408 |
| Total roll | 476 | 32 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.4% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.9% | 3.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mairehau | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stfrancischch.school.nz | st-pats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 63.8).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic School does better on roll size (476 vs 32).
- •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 32.
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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School better than St Patrick's School (Waimate)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis of Assisi Catholic School ranks higher (81.9 vs 63.8 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic School and St Patrick's School (Waimate)?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Mairehau and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School: 408. St Patrick's School (Waimate): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic School and St Patrick's School (Waimate) rank in Canterbury?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School is 18th of 187 and St Patrick's School (Waimate) is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).