Burnside High School vs Cashmere High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
| Measure | Burnside High School Burnside, Canterbury | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 57 | #5 of 57 |
| National rank | #49 of 486 | #45 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,736 | 2,450 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 413 |
| Total roll | 2,736 | 2,450 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 74.5% | 72.9% |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| International students | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Somerfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.burnside.school.nz | www.cashmere.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.9 vs 80.0).
- •Cashmere High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 416).
- •Burnside High School does better on roll size (2,736 vs 2,450).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 3.6%).
- •Burnside High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.6% vs 87.7%).
- •Burnside High School is the larger school with 2,736 students compared with 2,450.
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 Burnside High School better than Cashmere High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnside High School and Cashmere High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Somerfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Burnside High School: 416. Cashmere High School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Burnside High School and Cashmere High School rank in Canterbury?
Burnside High School is 6th of 57 and Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).