Akaroa Area School vs Timaru Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 153 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akaroa Area School
Akaroa · State composite · Years 1–13
115 students
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
| Measure | Akaroa Area School Akaroa, Canterbury | Timaru Boys' High School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 57 | #35 of 57 |
| National rank | #195 of 486 | #208 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 115 | 793 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 457 |
| Total roll | 115 | 793 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0.9% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Akaroa | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | akaroa.school.nz/ | www.timaruboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Akaroa Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.2 vs 53.8).
- •Akaroa Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 457).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll size (793 vs 115).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 6.3%).
- •Timaru Boys' High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 115.
- •Akaroa Area School is co-educational and Timaru Boys' High School is boys.
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 Akaroa Area School better than Timaru Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Akaroa Area School ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.8 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 Akaroa Area School and Timaru Boys' High School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Akaroa and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Akaroa Area School: 455. Timaru Boys' High School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Akaroa Area School and Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Akaroa Area School is 31st of 57 and Timaru Boys' High School is 35th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).