Clearview Primary vs Dorie School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students
Dorie School
Chertsey · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
| Measure | Clearview Primary Rolleston, Canterbury | Dorie School Chertsey, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 187 | #84 of 187 |
| National rank | #96 of 1,559 | #552 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 857 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 414 |
| Total roll | 857 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.2% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Chertsey |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clearview.school.nz | www.dorie.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Clearview Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 63.0).
- •Clearview Primary does better on roll size (857 vs 64).
- •Clearview Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.2% vs -20%).
- •Clearview Primary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 64.
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 Clearview Primary better than Dorie School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clearview Primary ranks higher (81.9 vs 63.0 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 Clearview Primary and Dorie School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Chertsey in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clearview Primary: 414. Dorie School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clearview Primary and Dorie School rank in Canterbury?
Clearview Primary is 16th of 187 and Dorie School is 84th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).