Beaconsfield School vs Timaru Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 8.5 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
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students
| Measure | Beaconsfield School Gleniti, Canterbury | Timaru Christian School Watlington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 187 | #23 of 57 |
| National rank | #660 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 | 126 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 446 |
| Total roll | 126 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | 16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Watlington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beaconsfield.school.nz | www.timaruchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Timaru Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 58.5).
- •Beaconsfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 446).
- •Timaru Christian School does better on roll size (170 vs 126).
- •Timaru Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.3% vs 6.3%).
- •Timaru Christian School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 126.
- •Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield School better than Timaru Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Timaru Christian School ranks higher (60.4 vs 58.5 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 Timaru Christian School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Watlington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beaconsfield School: 438. Timaru Christian School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beaconsfield School and Timaru Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Beaconsfield School is 106th of 187 and Timaru Christian School is 23rd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).