Chertsey School vs Hāpuku School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 218 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
| Measure | Chertsey School Chertsey, Canterbury | Hāpuku School Kaikoura, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 36 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 501 |
| Total roll | 36 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 53.8% | 50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.6% | 94.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chertsey | Kaikoura |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chertsey.school.nz | hapuku.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.1 vs 26.3).
- •Hāpuku School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (501 vs 502).
- •Chertsey School does better on roll size (36 vs 17).
- •Chertsey School does better on roll growth (5 years) (53.8% vs 50%).
- •Chertsey School is the larger school with 36 students compared with 17.
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 Chertsey School better than Hāpuku School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chertsey School and Hāpuku School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Chertsey and Kaikoura in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chertsey School: 502. Hāpuku School: 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chertsey School and Hāpuku School rank in Canterbury?
Chertsey School is unranked and Hāpuku School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).