St Mark's School (Christchurch) vs Waltham School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 965 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
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
| Measure | St Mark's School (Christchurch) Opawa, Canterbury | Waltham School Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 187 | #176 of 187 |
| National rank | #260 of 1,559 | #1250 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 241 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 489 |
| Total roll | 241 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.saintmarks.school.nz | www.waltham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.9 vs 33.5).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 489).
- •Waltham School does better on roll size (263 vs 241).
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -5.2%).
- •Waltham School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 241.
- •St Mark's School (Christchurch) is a state integrated school while Waltham 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 Waltham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Christchurch) ranks higher (75.9 vs 33.5 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 Waltham School?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Opawa and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mark's School (Christchurch): 398. Waltham School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mark's School (Christchurch) and Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
St Mark's School (Christchurch) is 33rd of 187 and Waltham School is 176th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).