St Andrews Middle School vs St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
| Measure | St Andrews Middle School Te Rapa, Waikato | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 179 | #26 of 179 |
| National rank | #1472 of 1,559 | #435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–10 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 137 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 407 |
| Total roll | 137 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.9% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 65% | 11.4% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.standrewsmiddle.school.nz/ | www.spc.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 22.4).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 541).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on roll size (290 vs 137).
- •St Andrews Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.9% vs -3.7%).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is the larger school with 290 students compared with 137.
- •St Andrews Middle School is a state school while St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated 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 Andrews Middle School better than St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks higher (68.3 vs 22.4 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 Andrews Middle School and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Andrews Middle School: 541. St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Andrews Middle School and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) rank in Waikato?
St Andrews Middle School is 166th of 179 and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 among restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).