Broomfield School vs Waipara School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broomfield School
Amberley ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
Waipara School
Waipara ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
33 students
| Measure | Broomfield School Amberley, Canterbury | Waipara School Waipara, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #445 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 140 | 33 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 478 |
| Total roll | 140 | 33 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.9% | -32.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10% | 24.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Amberley | Waipara |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.broomfield.school.nz/ | www.waipara.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBroomfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.0 vs 33.2).
- โขBroomfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 478).
- โขBroomfield School does better on roll size (140 vs 33).
- โขBroomfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.9% vs -32.1%).
- โขBroomfield School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 33.
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 Waipara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broomfield School ranks higher (68.0 vs 33.2 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 Waipara School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Amberley and Waipara in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broomfield School: 419. Waipara School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broomfield School and Waipara School rank in Canterbury?
Broomfield School is 63rd of 187 and Waipara School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).