Aidanfield Christian School vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 477 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 467 |
| Total roll | 477 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 9.5% |
| International students | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aidanfield Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.0 vs 49.7).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 467).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 477).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.4% vs 22%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 477.
- •Aidanfield Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High 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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aidanfield Christian School ranks higher (85.0 vs 49.7 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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).