Breens Intermediate vs Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 737 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
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | Breens Intermediate Bishopdale, Canterbury | Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 187 | #161 of 187 |
| National rank | #806 of 1,559 | #1059 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 274 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 466 |
| Total roll | 274 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -27.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.breens.school.nz/ | www.isleworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Breens Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.9 vs 42.3).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 466).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on roll size (274 vs 247).
- •Breens Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -27.8%).
- •Breens Intermediate is the larger school with 274 students compared with 247.
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 Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Breens Intermediate ranks higher (52.9 vs 42.3 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 Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Breens Intermediate: 443. Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Breens Intermediate and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School rank in Canterbury?
Breens Intermediate is 128th of 187 and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is 161st of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).