Cannington School vs Kaiapoi North School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 176 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannington School
Cannington · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students
| Measure | Cannington School Cannington, Canterbury | Kaiapoi North School Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #144 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #917 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 21 | 514 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 21 | 514 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 20.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Cannington | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cannington.school.nz | www.kaiapoinorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.2 vs 41.8).
- •Kaiapoi North School does better on roll size (514 vs 21).
- •Cannington School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs -4.5%).
- •Kaiapoi North School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 21.
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 Cannington School better than Kaiapoi North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaiapoi North School ranks higher (48.2 vs 41.8 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 Cannington School and Kaiapoi North School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Cannington and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannington School: 461. Kaiapoi North School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannington School and Kaiapoi North School rank in Canterbury?
Cannington School is unranked and Kaiapoi North School is 144th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).