Barton Rural School vs Timaru Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.6 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 Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students
| Measure | Barton Rural School Gleniti, Canterbury | Timaru Christian School Watlington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 187 | #23 of 57 |
| National rank | #383 of 1,559 | #167 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 187 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 446 |
| Total roll | 187 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Watlington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bartonrural.school.nz/ | www.timaruchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Barton Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 60.4).
- •Barton Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 446).
- •Barton Rural School does better on roll size (187 vs 170).
- •Timaru Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.3% vs 5.2%).
- •Barton Rural School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 170.
- •Barton Rural School is a state school while Timaru Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Barton Rural School ranks higher (70.6 vs 60.4 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 Christian School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Watlington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Barton Rural School: 419. Timaru Christian School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Barton Rural School and Timaru Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Barton Rural School is 53rd of 187 and Timaru Christian School is 23rd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).