St Mark's School (Christchurch) vs TKKM o Waitaha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 306 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
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students
| Measure | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa, Canterbury | TKKM o Waitaha Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 187 | #54 of 57 |
| National rank | #260 of 1,559 | #363 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 241 | 225 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 519 |
| Total roll | 241 | 225 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | 68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.saintmarks.school.nz | whakapumau.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 32.3).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 519).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (241 vs 225).
- •TKKM o Waitaha does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.7% vs 0.4%).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 241 students compared with 225.
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Waitaha 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 TKKM o Waitaha?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (75.9 vs 32.3 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 Mark's School (Christchurch) and TKKM o Waitaha?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Opawa and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mark's School (Christchurch): 398. TKKM o Waitaha: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mark's School (Christchurch) and TKKM o Waitaha rank in Canterbury?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) is 33rd of 187 and TKKM o Waitaha is 54th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).