Cashmere High School vs TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 747 m 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
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
| Measure | Cashmere High School Somerfield, Canterbury | TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 57 | #25 of 57 |
| National rank | #45 of 486 | #175 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 2,450 | 234 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 494 |
| Total roll | 2,450 | 234 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.6% | 38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.7% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.9% | 93.8% |
| Māori students | 9.6% | 97% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 15% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmere.school.nz | www.whanau-tahi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 59.1).
- •Cashmere High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 494).
- •Cashmere High School does better on roll size (2,450 vs 234).
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs 12.6%).
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 87.7%).
- •Cashmere High School is the larger school with 2,450 students compared with 234.
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 TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 59.1 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 TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Somerfield and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere High School: 413. TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere High School and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere High School is 5th of 57 and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi is 25th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).