Breens Intermediate vs Cotswold Mātāhae School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 977 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breens Intermediate
Bishopdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
274 students
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #25 of 187 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #164 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 274 | 568 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 419 |
| Total roll | 274 | 568 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.cotswold.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 52.9).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 443).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll size (568 vs 274).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -1.1%).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 274.
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 Breens Intermediate better than Cotswold Mātāhae School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cotswold Mātāhae School ranks higher (79.2 vs 52.9 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 Breens Intermediate and Cotswold Mātāhae School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Cotswold Mātāhae School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Cotswold Mātāhae School rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Cotswold Mātāhae School is 25th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).