Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto vs Fernside School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 29 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
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
| Measure | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham, Canterbury | Fernside School Fernside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 187 | #67 of 187 |
| National rank | #118 of 1,559 | #464 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 489 | 271 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 412 |
| Total roll | 489 | 271 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Beckenham | Fernside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beckenham.school.nz | www.fernside.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 66.7).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll size (489 vs 271).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -2.9%).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the larger school with 489 students compared with 271.
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 Fernside School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto ranks higher (80.8 vs 66.7 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 Fernside School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Fernside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto: 412. Fernside 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 Fernside School rank in Canterbury?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is 20th of 187 and Fernside School is 67th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).