Cashmere High School vs Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #6 of 187 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #26 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,450 | 456 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 377 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 456 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Cashmere |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.thorrington.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.5 vs 80.0).
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 413).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 456).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs 4.1%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 456.
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 Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington ranks higher (89.5 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 Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Somerfield and Cashmere in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington: 377. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington is 6th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).