Amberley School vs Broomfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amberley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Amberley School Amberley, Canterbury | Broomfield School Amberley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 187 | #63 of 187 |
| National rank | #1023 of 1,559 | #445 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 255 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 419 |
| Total roll | 255 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Amberley | Amberley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.amberley.school.nz | www.broomfield.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Broomfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.0 vs 43.8).
- •Broomfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 463).
- •Amberley School does better on roll size (255 vs 140).
- •Broomfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.9% vs -3%).
- •Amberley School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 140.
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 Amberley School better than Broomfield School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broomfield School ranks higher (68.0 vs 43.8 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 Amberley School and Broomfield School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Amberley and Amberley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amberley School: 463. Broomfield School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amberley School and Broomfield School rank in Canterbury?
Amberley School is 157th of 187 and Broomfield School is 63rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).