Burnside High School vs Tūora Fendalton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students
| Measure | Burnside High School Burnside, Canterbury | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 57 | #24 of 187 |
| National rank | #49 of 486 | #162 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,736 | 445 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 371 |
| Total roll | 2,736 | 445 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 74.5% | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 2% |
| International students | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Burnside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.burnside.school.nz | www.fendalton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.9 vs 79.3).
- •Tūora Fendalton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 416).
- •Burnside High School does better on roll size (2,736 vs 445).
- •Burnside High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -8.9%).
- •Burnside High School is the larger school with 2,736 students compared with 445.
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 Tūora Fendalton 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 Tūora Fendalton School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Burnside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Burnside High School: 416. Tūora Fendalton School: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Burnside High School and Tūora Fendalton School rank in Canterbury?
Burnside High School is 6th of 57 and Tūora Fendalton School is 24th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).