Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū vs Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Cashmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay
Governors Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
| Measure | Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Cashmere, Canterbury | Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay Governors Bay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 92 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 187 | #41 of 187 |
| National rank | #14 of 1,559 | #306 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 501 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 386 |
| Total roll | 501 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.8% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cashmere | Governors Bay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmereprimary.school.nz | www.governorsbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.5 vs 73.6).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 386).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on roll size (501 vs 93).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs 0%).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is the larger school with 501 students compared with 93.
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 Primary Te Pae Kererū better than Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū ranks higher (91.5 vs 73.6 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 Primary Te Pae Kererū and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cashmere and Governors Bay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū: 368. Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is 1st of 187 and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay is 41st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).