Chisnallwood Intermediate vs Waimate Main School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 189 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
| Measure | Chisnallwood Intermediate Avondale, Canterbury | Waimate Main School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 187 | #177 of 187 |
| National rank | #1144 of 1,559 | #1252 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 411 | 86 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 483 |
| Total roll | 411 | 86 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.4% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 3.5% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avondale | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chisnallwood.school.nz | www.waimatemain.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.1 vs 33.1).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 483).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate does better on roll size (411 vs 86).
- •Waimate Main School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -42.4%).
- •Chisnallwood Intermediate is the larger school with 411 students compared with 86.
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 Chisnallwood Intermediate better than Waimate Main School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chisnallwood Intermediate ranks higher (38.1 vs 33.1 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 Chisnallwood Intermediate and Waimate Main School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chisnallwood Intermediate: 482. Waimate Main School: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chisnallwood Intermediate and Waimate Main School rank in Canterbury?
Chisnallwood Intermediate is 165th of 187 and Waimate Main School is 177th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).