Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto vs Diamond Harbour School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Beckenham · State full primary · Years 1–8
489 students
Diamond Harbour School
Diamond Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
| Measure | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham, Canterbury | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 187 | #74 of 187 |
| National rank | #118 of 1,559 | #502 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 489 | 122 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 412 |
| Total roll | 489 | 122 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Beckenham | Diamond Harbour |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beckenham.school.nz | www.diamondharbour.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 64.8).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll size (489 vs 122).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -4.9%).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the larger school with 489 students compared with 122.
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 Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto better than Diamond Harbour School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto ranks higher (80.8 vs 64.8 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 Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto and Diamond Harbour School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Diamond Harbour in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto: 412. Diamond Harbour School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto and Diamond Harbour School rank in Canterbury?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is 20th of 187 and Diamond Harbour School is 74th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).