Cashmere High School vs Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
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.
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Cashmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Cashmere, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #1 of 187 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #14 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 2,450 | 501 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 368 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 501 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| International students | 5.3% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Cashmere |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.cashmereprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.5 vs 80.0).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 413).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 501).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 3.4%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 501.
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 Cashmere High School better than Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū ranks higher (91.5 vs 80.0 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 Cashmere High School and Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Somerfield and Cashmere in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū: 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is 1st of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).