Aoraki Mount Cook School vs Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 206 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aoraki Mount Cook School
Mt Cook · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students
| Measure | Aoraki Mount Cook School Mt Cook, Canterbury | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #20 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #118 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 5 | 489 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 412 |
| Total roll | 5 | 489 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -40% | 2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Cook | Beckenham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aoraki.school.nz | www.beckenham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 62.0).
- •Aoraki Mount Cook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 412).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll size (489 vs 5).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -40%).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the larger school with 489 students compared with 5.
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 Aoraki Mount Cook School better than Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto ranks higher (80.8 vs 62.0 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 Aoraki Mount Cook School and Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Mt Cook and Beckenham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aoraki Mount Cook School: 411. Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aoraki Mount Cook School and Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto rank in Canterbury?
Aoraki Mount Cook School is unranked and Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is 20th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).