Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira vs Tai Tapu 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.
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
| Measure | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln, Canterbury | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 187 | #21 of 187 |
| National rank | #49 of 1,559 | #124 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 543 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 400 |
| Total roll | 543 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 163.3% | 14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lincoln | Tai Tapu |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ararira.school.nz/ | www.taitapu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 80.6).
- •Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 400).
- •Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira does better on roll size (543 vs 278).
- •Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira does better on roll growth (5 years) (163.3% vs 14%).
- •Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira is the larger school with 543 students compared with 278.
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 Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira better than Tai Tapu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira ranks higher (85.9 vs 80.6 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 Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira and Tai Tapu School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Tai Tapu in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira: 397. Tai Tapu School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira and Tai Tapu School rank in Canterbury?
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira is 9th of 187 and Tai Tapu School is 21st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).