Aidanfield Christian School vs Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aidanfield Christian School
Aidanfield · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
477 students
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | #5 of 187 |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | #25 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 477 | 682 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 385 |
| Total roll | 477 | 682 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 187.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | www.knightsstream.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 85.0).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 385).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll size (682 vs 477).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (187.7% vs 22%).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is the larger school with 682 students compared with 477.
- •Aidanfield Christian School is a state integrated school while Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aidanfield Christian School better than Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa ranks higher (89.8 vs 85.0 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 Aidanfield Christian School and Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa: 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is 5th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).