Bluestone School vs Southbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 163 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
| Measure | Bluestone School West End, Canterbury | Southbrook School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 187 | #164 of 187 |
| National rank | #797 of 1,559 | #1135 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 474 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 474 |
| Total roll | 474 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.4% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West End | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bluestone.school.nz | www.southbrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bluestone School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.1 vs 39.0).
- •Bluestone School does better on roll size (474 vs 259).
- •Bluestone School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -18.3%).
- •Bluestone School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 259.
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 Bluestone School better than Southbrook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bluestone School ranks higher (53.1 vs 39.0 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 Bluestone School and Southbrook School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between West End and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bluestone School: 474. Southbrook School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bluestone School and Southbrook School rank in Canterbury?
Bluestone School is 126th of 187 and Southbrook School is 164th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).