Barton Rural School vs Bluestone School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Rural School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students
| Measure | Barton Rural School Gleniti, Canterbury | Bluestone School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 187 | #126 of 187 |
| National rank | #383 of 1,559 | #797 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 187 | 474 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 474 |
| Total roll | 187 | 474 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 18.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bartonrural.school.nz/ | www.bluestone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Barton Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 53.1).
- •Barton Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 474).
- •Bluestone School does better on roll size (474 vs 187).
- •Barton Rural School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.2% vs 2.8%).
- •Bluestone School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 187.
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 Barton Rural School better than Bluestone School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Barton Rural School ranks higher (70.6 vs 53.1 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 Barton Rural School and Bluestone School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Barton Rural School: 419. Bluestone School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Barton Rural School and Bluestone School rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School is 53rd of 187 and Bluestone School is 126th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).