Liberton Christian School vs St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Mornington · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
| Measure | Liberton Christian School Pine Hill, Otago | St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) Mornington, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 85 | #17 of 85 |
| National rank | #170 of 1,559 | #354 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 140 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 387 |
| Total roll | 140 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.4% | -13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pine Hill | Mornington |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.libertonchristian.school.nz | www.stfrancisxavier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liberton Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 71.5).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 387).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on roll size (140 vs 96).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.4% vs -13.8%).
- •Liberton Christian School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 96.
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 Liberton Christian School better than St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liberton Christian School ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.5 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 Liberton Christian School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Pine Hill and Mornington in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liberton Christian School: 379. St Francis Xavier School (Mornington): 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liberton Christian School and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) rank in Otago?
Liberton Christian School is 6th of 85 and St Francis Xavier School (Mornington) is 17th of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).