Barton Rural School vs Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 150 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
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
| Measure | Barton Rural School Gleniti, Canterbury | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #53 of 187 | #26 of 187 |
| National rank | #383 of 1,559 | #166 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 187 | 571 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 419 |
| Total roll | 187 | 571 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Somerfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bartonrural.school.nz/ | www.somerfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 70.6).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll size (571 vs 187).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 5.2%).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is the larger school with 571 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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo ranks higher (79.2 vs 70.6 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 Barton Rural School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Somerfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Barton Rural School: 419. Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Barton Rural School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School is 53rd of 187 and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is 26th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).