Aidanfield Christian School vs Southern Health School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Southern Health School Hillmorton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | – |
| Students | 477 | 20 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 569 |
| Total roll | 477 | 20 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 45% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 5% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Hillmorton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | www.srhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 569).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on roll size (477 vs 20).
- •Southern Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 22%).
- •Aidanfield Christian School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 20.
- •Aidanfield Christian School is a state integrated school while Southern Health School 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 Southern Health School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aidanfield Christian School and Southern Health School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Hillmorton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Southern Health School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Southern Health School rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Southern Health School is unranked among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).