Addington Te Kura Taumatua vs Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students
| Measure | Addington Te Kura Taumatua Addington, Canterbury | Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 187 | #134 of 187 |
| National rank | #793 of 1,559 | #827 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 361 | 283 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 445 |
| Total roll | 361 | 283 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 38.9% | -4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 25.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.addington.school.nz/ | www.westspreydon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 52.0).
- •Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 470).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll size (361 vs 283).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs -4.8%).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua is the larger school with 361 students compared with 283.
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 Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Addington Te Kura Taumatua ranks higher (53.3 vs 52.0 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 Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Addington and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua: 470. Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is 125th of 187 and Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School is 134th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).