Aidanfield Christian School vs Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
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
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu Wigram, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | #8 of 187 |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | #45 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 477 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 392 |
| Total roll | 477 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 54.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Wigram |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | wigramprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.0 vs 85.0).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 392).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll size (492 vs 477).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.8% vs 22%).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is the larger school with 492 students compared with 477.
- •Aidanfield Christian School is a state integrated school while Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu ranks higher (87.0 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Wigram in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is 8th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).