Broomfield School vs Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 10.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
| Measure | Broomfield School Amberley, Canterbury | Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai Amberley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 187 | #142 of 187 |
| National rank | #445 of 1,559 | #898 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 140 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 448 |
| Total roll | 140 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.9% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Amberley | Amberley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.broomfield.school.nz/ | www.leithfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Broomfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.0 vs 48.9).
- •Broomfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 448).
- •Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai does better on roll size (143 vs 140).
- •Broomfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.9% vs -1.6%).
- •Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is the larger school with 143 students compared with 140.
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 Broomfield School better than Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broomfield School ranks higher (68.0 vs 48.9 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 Broomfield School and Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Amberley and Amberley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broomfield School: 419. Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broomfield School and Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai rank in Canterbury?
Broomfield School is 63rd of 187 and Leithfield School Te Kura o Kōwai is 142nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).