Barton Rural School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gleniti, Canterbury 7972 · Timaru District
#53 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#383 of 1,559 nationally
About Barton Rural School
Barton Rural School is a state full primary located in Gleniti, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 187 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 53rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.9%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Gleniti; Barton Rural School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)419
- Roll size (10%)187
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barton Rural School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 419
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 187
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Barton Rural School has changed over time.
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Schools near Barton Rural School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 3.5 km away
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students · 4.0 km away
Beaconsfield School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 4.3 km away
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students · 4.5 km away
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students · 4.6 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students · 4.8 km away
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students · 4.9 km away
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students · 5.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 5.5 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
North Loburn School
Loburn North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Rural School a good school?
Barton Rural School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #53 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barton Rural School rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School ranks #53 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #383 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Barton Rural School?
Barton Rural School had 187 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Barton Rural School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barton Rural School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Barton Rural School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barton Rural School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.