Bluestone School vs Timaru Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 600 m 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
Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
170 students
| Measure | Bluestone School West End, Canterbury | Timaru Christian School Watlington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 187 | #23 of 57 |
| National rank | #797 of 1,559 | #167 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 474 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 446 |
| Total roll | 474 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 16.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.4% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West End | Watlington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bluestone.school.nz | www.timaruchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Timaru Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 53.1).
- •Timaru Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 474).
- •Bluestone School does better on roll size (474 vs 170).
- •Timaru Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.3% vs 2.8%).
- •Bluestone School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 170.
- •Bluestone School is a state school while Timaru Christian School 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 Bluestone School better than Timaru Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Timaru Christian School ranks higher (60.4 vs 53.1 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 Timaru Christian School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between West End and Watlington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bluestone School: 474. Timaru Christian School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bluestone School and Timaru Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Bluestone School is 126th of 187 and Timaru Christian School is 23rd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).