St Patrick's School (Waimate) vs Waimate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 783 m 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 High School
Waimate · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
291 students
| Measure | St Patrick's School (Waimate) Waimate, Canterbury | Waimate High School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #47 of 57 |
| National rank | – | #276 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 32 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 481 |
| Total roll | 32 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 22.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 41.5% |
| Māori students | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waimate | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | st-pats.school.nz/ | www.waimatehigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 43.3).
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 481).
- •Waimate High School does better on roll size (291 vs 32).
- •Waimate High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.7% vs -2.9%).
- •Waimate High School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 32.
- •St Patrick's School (Waimate) is a state integrated school while Waimate High 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 High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Waimate) ranks higher (63.8 vs 43.3 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 Patrick's School (Waimate) and Waimate High School?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Waimate and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's School (Waimate): 408. Waimate High School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's School (Waimate) and Waimate High School rank in Canterbury?
St Patrick's School (Waimate) is unranked and Waimate High School is 47th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).