Amberley School vs Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.2 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
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
| Measure | Amberley School Amberley, Canterbury | Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai Amberley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 187 | #142 of 187 |
| National rank | #1023 of 1,559 | #898 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 255 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 448 |
| Total roll | 255 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Amberley | Amberley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.amberley.school.nz | www.leithfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.9 vs 43.8).
- •Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 463).
- •Amberley School does better on roll size (255 vs 143).
- •Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -3%).
- •Amberley School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 143.
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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
On the Success Index (NZ), Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai ranks higher (48.9 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 Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Amberley and Amberley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amberley School: 463. Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amberley School and Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai rank in Canterbury?
Amberley School is 157th of 187 and Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is 142nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).