Barton Rural School vs Highfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 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
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
| Measure | Barton Rural School Gleniti, Canterbury | Highfield School Glenwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 187 | #141 of 187 |
| National rank | #383 of 1,559 | #888 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 187 | 316 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 477 |
| Total roll | 187 | 316 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Glenwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bartonrural.school.nz/ | www.highfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Barton Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 49.3).
- •Barton Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 477).
- •Highfield School does better on roll size (316 vs 187).
- •Highfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs 5.2%).
- •Highfield School is the larger school with 316 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 Highfield School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Barton Rural School ranks higher (70.6 vs 49.3 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 Barton Rural School and Highfield School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Glenwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Barton Rural School: 419. Highfield School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Barton Rural School and Highfield School rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School is 53rd of 187 and Highfield School is 141st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).