Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū vs Tūora Fendalton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.4 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
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students
| Measure | Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū Cashmere, Canterbury | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 92 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 187 | #24 of 187 |
| National rank | #14 of 1,559 | #162 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 501 | 445 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 368 | 371 |
| Total roll | 501 | 445 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 2% |
| International students | 1% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Cashmere | Burnside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cashmereprimary.school.nz | www.fendalton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.5 vs 79.3).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 371).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on roll size (501 vs 445).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -8.9%).
- •Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is the larger school with 501 students compared with 445.
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 Tūora Fendalton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū ranks higher (91.5 vs 79.3 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 Tūora Fendalton School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Cashmere and Burnside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū: 368. Tūora Fendalton School: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū and Tūora Fendalton School rank in Canterbury?
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is 1st of 187 and Tūora Fendalton School is 24th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).