Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto vs Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 814 m 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
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
| Measure | Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Beckenham, Canterbury | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #20 of 187 | #6 of 187 |
| National rank | #118 of 1,559 | #26 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 489 | 456 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 377 |
| Total roll | 489 | 456 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 6.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Beckenham | Cashmere |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beckenham.school.nz | www.thorrington.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.5 vs 80.8).
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 412).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto does better on roll size (489 vs 456).
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs 2.3%).
- •Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is the larger school with 489 students compared with 456.
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 Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington ranks higher (89.5 vs 80.8 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 Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Beckenham and Cashmere in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto: 412. Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington: 377. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington rank in Canterbury?
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto is 20th of 187 and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington is 6th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).