Cotswold Mātāhae School vs Harewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
| Measure | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Harewood School Harewood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 187 | #68 of 187 |
| National rank | #164 of 1,559 | #467 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 568 | 167 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 410 |
| Total roll | 568 | 167 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Harewood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cotswold.school.nz | www.harewood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 66.5).
- •Harewood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 419).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll size (568 vs 167).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -5%).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 167.
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 Cotswold Mātāhae School better than Harewood School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cotswold Mātāhae School ranks higher (79.2 vs 66.5 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 Cotswold Mātāhae School and Harewood School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Harewood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cotswold Mātāhae School: 419. Harewood School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cotswold Mātāhae School and Harewood School rank in Canterbury?
Cotswold Mātāhae School is 25th of 187 and Harewood School is 68th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).