Bluestone School vs Timaru Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
| Measure | Bluestone School West End, Canterbury | Timaru Girls' High School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 187 | #40 of 57 |
| National rank | #797 of 1,559 | #246 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 474 | 484 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 474 |
| Total roll | 474 | 484 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 18.4% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | West End | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bluestone.school.nz | www.timarugirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bluestone School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.1 vs 48.5).
- •Timaru Girls' High School does better on roll size (484 vs 474).
- •Timaru Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs 2.8%).
- •Timaru Girls' High School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 474.
- •Bluestone School is co-educational and Timaru Girls' High School is girls.
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 Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bluestone School ranks higher (53.1 vs 48.5 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 Girls' High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West End and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bluestone School: 474. Timaru Girls' High School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bluestone School and Timaru Girls' High School rank in Canterbury?
Bluestone School is 126th of 187 and Timaru Girls' High School is 40th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).