St Mark's School (Christchurch) vs Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 519 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Opawa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
| Measure | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa, Canterbury | Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 187 | #114 of 187 |
| National rank | #260 of 1,559 | #713 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 241 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 463 |
| Total roll | 241 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | 7.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.saintmarks.school.nz | www.opawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 56.5).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 463).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on roll size (376 vs 241).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.6% vs 0.4%).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 241.
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is a state 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mark's School (Christchurch) better than Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (75.9 vs 56.5 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 Mark's School (Christchurch) and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Opawa and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mark's School (Christchurch): 398. Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mark's School (Christchurch) and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School rank in Canterbury?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) is 33rd of 187 and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is 114th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).