St Patrick's School (Waimate) vs Waimate Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
| Measure | St Patrick's School (Waimate) Waimate, Canterbury | Waimate Centennial School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #166 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1147 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 32 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 473 |
| Total roll | 32 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waimate | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | st-pats.school.nz/ | centennial.ultranet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 38.1).
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 473).
- •Waimate Centennial School does better on roll size (138 vs 32).
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -11.4%).
- •Waimate Centennial School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 32.
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) is a state integrated school while Waimate Centennial 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 Patrick's School (Waimate) better than Waimate Centennial School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Waimate) ranks higher (63.8 vs 38.1 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 Patrick's School (Waimate) and Waimate Centennial School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waimate and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's School (Waimate): 408. Waimate Centennial School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's School (Waimate) and Waimate Centennial School rank in Canterbury?
St Patrick's School (Waimate) is unranked and Waimate Centennial School is 166th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).