Cotswold Mātāhae School vs Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.4 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
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
| Measure | Cotswold Mātāhae School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 187 | #26 of 187 |
| National rank | #164 of 1,559 | #166 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 568 | 571 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 419 |
| Total roll | 568 | 571 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Somerfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cotswold.school.nz | www.somerfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.2 vs 79.2).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll size (571 vs 568).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 3.4%).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is the larger school with 571 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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
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 Cotswold Mātāhae School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Somerfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cotswold Mātāhae School: 419. Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cotswold Mātāhae School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo rank in Canterbury?
Cotswold Mātāhae School is 25th of 187 and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is 26th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).