Amuri Area School vs Darfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 100 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
| Measure | Amuri Area School Culverden, Canterbury | Darfield High School Darfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 57 | #21 of 57 |
| National rank | #247 of 486 | #142 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 355 | 821 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 447 |
| Total roll | 355 | 821 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70% | 88.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 50.5% |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Culverden | Darfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.amuri.school.nz | www.darfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Darfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 48.4).
- •Amuri Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 447).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll size (821 vs 355).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs 0.6%).
- •Darfield High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.1% vs 70%).
- •Darfield High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 355.
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 Amuri Area School better than Darfield High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Darfield High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 48.4 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 Amuri Area School and Darfield High School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Culverden and Darfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amuri Area School: 444. Darfield High School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amuri Area School and Darfield High School rank in Canterbury?
Amuri Area School is 41st of 57 and Darfield High School is 21st of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).