Cotswold Mātāhae School vs Papanui High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Papanui High School
Papanui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,416 students
| Measure | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Papanui High School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 187 | #45 of 57 |
| National rank | #164 of 1,559 | #267 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 568 | 1,416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 461 |
| Total roll | 568 | 1,416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.4% |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| International students | 3.9% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cotswold.school.nz | www.papanui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 44.9).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 461).
- •Papanui High School does better on roll size (1,416 vs 568).
- •Cotswold Mātāhae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -4.5%).
- •Papanui High School is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 568.
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 Papanui High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cotswold Mātāhae School ranks higher (79.2 vs 44.9 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 Papanui High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cotswold Mātāhae School: 419. Papanui High School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cotswold Mātāhae School and Papanui High School rank in Canterbury?
Cotswold Mātāhae School is 25th of 187 and Papanui High School is 45th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).