Schools in St Albans
Christchurch · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around St Albans, Christchurch (Canterbury) — 2 primary. St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in St Albans ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
St Albans · Contributing · 109 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory46ERO review71 - View profile →
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Wellbeing95Trajectory41ERO review79
What the record says about St Albans schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
ERO's Te Ara Huarau review in February 2024 found the school engaged in evaluating curriculum refresh effectiveness, with teachers developing mathematics teaching in the new context. Strengths include clear expectations for student leadership as Kaitiaki, learner-centred teaching relationships responsive to cultural and emotional needs, and strong staff commitment to community culture. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →St Albans School
St Albans School's Board of Trustees has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2024, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the November 2024 board assurance review. No composite score data is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about St Albans schools
What schools are in St Albans?
St Albans, Christchurch has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch), St Albans School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in St Albans?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) ranks highest among St Albans schools (75/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for St Albans?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in St Albans does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific St Albans address.
Decile or EQI — how are St Albans schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).