Addington Te Kura Taumatua vs Kaikōura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 154 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Addington · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
| Measure | Addington Te Kura Taumatua Addington, Canterbury | Kaikōura Primary School Esplanade, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 187 | #159 of 187 |
| National rank | #793 of 1,559 | #1043 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 361 | 125 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 471 |
| Total roll | 361 | 125 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 38.9% | 17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Esplanade |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.addington.school.nz/ | www.kaikoura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 43.1).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 471).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll size (361 vs 125).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs 17.5%).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua is the larger school with 361 students compared with 125.
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 Addington Te Kura Taumatua better than Kaikōura Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Addington Te Kura Taumatua ranks higher (53.3 vs 43.1 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 Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Kaikōura Primary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Addington and Esplanade in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua: 470. Kaikōura Primary School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Kaikōura Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is 125th of 187 and Kaikōura Primary School is 159th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).