St Teresa's School (Riccarton) vs Wharenui School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 818 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | St Teresa's School (Riccarton) Christchurch, Canterbury | Wharenui School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 187 | #98 of 187 |
| National rank | #303 of 1,559 | #627 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 173 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 457 |
| Total roll | 173 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 40.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.3% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stteresas.school.nz | www.wharenui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's School (Riccarton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.8 vs 60.1).
- •St Teresa's School (Riccarton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 457).
- •Wharenui School does better on roll size (441 vs 173).
- •Wharenui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.9% vs 0.6%).
- •Wharenui School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 173.
- •St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is a state integrated school while Wharenui 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 Teresa's School (Riccarton) better than Wharenui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Teresa's School (Riccarton) ranks higher (73.8 vs 60.1 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 Teresa's School (Riccarton) and Wharenui School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Christchurch and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton): 398. Wharenui School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Teresa's School (Riccarton) and Wharenui School rank in Canterbury?
St Teresa's School (Riccarton) is 39th of 187 and Wharenui School is 98th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).