Beaconsfield School vs St Andrew's School (Timaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St Andrew's School (Timaru)
St Andrews · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
| Measure | Beaconsfield School Gleniti, Canterbury | St Andrew's School (Timaru) St Andrews, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 187 | #174 of 187 |
| National rank | #660 of 1,559 | #1233 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 126 | 81 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 479 |
| Total roll | 126 | 81 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | -20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 16% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | St Andrews |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beaconsfield.school.nz | www.standrewsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.5 vs 34.2).
- •Beaconsfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 479).
- •Beaconsfield School does better on roll size (126 vs 81).
- •Beaconsfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs -20.9%).
- •Beaconsfield School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 81.
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 Beaconsfield School better than St Andrew's School (Timaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beaconsfield School ranks higher (58.5 vs 34.2 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 Beaconsfield School and St Andrew's School (Timaru)?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and St Andrews in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beaconsfield School: 438. St Andrew's School (Timaru): 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beaconsfield School and St Andrew's School (Timaru) rank in Canterbury?
Beaconsfield School is 106th of 187 and St Andrew's School (Timaru) is 174th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).