Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori vs Waimate Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 160 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
183 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
138 students
| Measure | Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori Burnham, Canterbury | Waimate Centennial School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 187 | #166 of 187 |
| National rank | #994 of 1,559 | #1147 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 183 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 473 |
| Total roll | 183 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.9% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Burnham | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.burnham.school.nz | centennial.ultranet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBurnham School - Te Kura o Tiori scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.2 vs 38.1).
- โขWaimate Centennial School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 474).
- โขBurnham School - Te Kura o Tiori does better on roll size (183 vs 138).
- โขBurnham School - Te Kura o Tiori does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -11.4%).
- โขBurnham School - Te Kura o Tiori is the larger school with 183 students compared with 138.
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 Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori better than Waimate Centennial School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.1 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 Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori and Waimate Centennial School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Burnham and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori: 474. Waimate Centennial School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori and Waimate Centennial School rank in Canterbury?
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori is 151st of 187 and Waimate Centennial School is 166th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).