Barton Rural School vs Timaru Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.8 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
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
| Measure | Barton Rural School Gleniti, Canterbury | Timaru Boys' High School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 187 | #35 of 57 |
| National rank | #383 of 1,559 | #208 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 187 | 793 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 457 |
| Total roll | 187 | 793 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bartonrural.school.nz/ | www.timaruboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Barton Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 53.8).
- •Barton Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 457).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll size (793 vs 187).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 5.2%).
- •Timaru Boys' High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 187.
- •Barton Rural School is co-educational and Timaru Boys' High School is boys.
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 Timaru Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Barton Rural School ranks higher (70.6 vs 53.8 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 Timaru Boys' High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Barton Rural School: 419. Timaru Boys' High School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Barton Rural School and Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School is 53rd of 187 and Timaru Boys' High School is 35th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).