Ashburton Netherby School vs Hāpuku School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 234 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
| Measure | Ashburton Netherby School Netherby, Canterbury | Hāpuku School Kaikoura, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #1182 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 195 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 501 |
| Total roll | 195 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | 50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.6% | 94.1% |
| Pacific students | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherby | Kaikoura |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.netherbyschool.co.nz | hapuku.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Netherby School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.4 vs 26.3).
- •Ashburton Netherby School does better on roll size (195 vs 17).
- •Hāpuku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 10.1%).
- •Ashburton Netherby School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 17.
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 Ashburton Netherby School better than Hāpuku School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Netherby School ranks higher (36.4 vs 26.3 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 Ashburton Netherby School and Hāpuku School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Netherby and Kaikoura in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Netherby School: 501. Hāpuku School: 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Netherby School and Hāpuku School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Netherby School is 171st of 187 and Hāpuku School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).