Addington Te Kura Taumatua vs Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 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 Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
| Measure | Addington Te Kura Taumatua Addington, Canterbury | Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 187 | #48 of 57 |
| National rank | #793 of 1,559 | #302 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 361 | 1,967 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 468 |
| Total roll | 361 | 1,967 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 38.9% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Addington | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.addington.school.nz/ | www.hagley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 40.2).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 470).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College does better on roll size (1,967 vs 361).
- •Addington Te Kura Taumatua does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs -1.5%).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 361.
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 Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Addington Te Kura Taumatua ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.2 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 Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Addington and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua: 470. Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Addington Te Kura Taumatua and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College rank in Canterbury?
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is 125th of 187 and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is 48th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).