Cashmere High School vs Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #28 of 187 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #180 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,450 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 416 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.hoonhay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 78.8).
- •Cashmere High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 416).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 454).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 2.1%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 454.
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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.8 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 Cashmere High School and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Somerfield and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).