Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto vs Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
| Measure | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham, Canterbury | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 187 | #30 of 57 |
| National rank | #118 of 1,559 | #191 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 489 | 283 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 410 |
| Total roll | 489 | 283 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 52.4% |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Beckenham | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beckenham.school.nz | www.ch.steiner.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 56.6).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 412).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll size (489 vs 283).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.3% vs -17.4%).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the larger school with 489 students compared with 283.
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is a state school while Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) 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 Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto better than Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto ranks higher (80.8 vs 56.6 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto: 412. Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto and Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is 20th of 187 and Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).