Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao vs Pītau-Allenvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
| Measure | Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao Clarkville, Canterbury | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #101 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #642 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 208 | 135 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 466 |
| Total roll | 208 | 135 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 18.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clarkville | Belfast |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clarkville.school.nz/ | www.allenvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 466).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao does better on roll size (208 vs 135).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -4.4%).
- •Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is the larger school with 208 students compared with 135.
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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao better than Pītau-Allenvale 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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and Pītau-Allenvale School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Clarkville and Belfast in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao: 429. Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and Pītau-Allenvale School rank in Canterbury?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is 101st of 187 and Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).