Christ The King School (Burnside) vs Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 571 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Burnside · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
322 students
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students
| Measure | Christ The King School (Burnside) Burnside, Canterbury | Westburn Te Kura O Hereora Ilam, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 187 | #30 of 187 |
| National rank | #210 of 1,559 | #215 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 322 | 484 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 383 |
| Total roll | 322 | 484 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.4% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.9% |
| suburb or town | Burnside | Ilam |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.christtheking.school.nz | www.westburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (77.5 vs 77.5).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 383).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora does better on roll size (484 vs 322).
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -3.9%).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora is the larger school with 484 students compared with 322.
- •Christ The King School (Burnside) is a state integrated school while Westburn Te Kura O Hereora is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christ The King School (Burnside) better than Westburn Te Kura O Hereora?
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 Christ The King School (Burnside) and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Burnside and Ilam in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christ The King School (Burnside): 369. Westburn Te Kura O Hereora: 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christ The King School (Burnside) and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora rank in Canterbury?
Christ The King School (Burnside) is 29th of 187 and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora is 30th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).