Cust School vs West Eyreton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cust School
Cust · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
West Eyreton School
West Eyreton · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
| Measure | Cust School Cust, Canterbury | West Eyreton School West Eyreton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 187 | #121 of 187 |
| National rank | #492 of 1,559 | #751 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 138 | 187 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 438 |
| Total roll | 138 | 187 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.9% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cust | West Eyreton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cust.school.nz | www.westeyreton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cust School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.2 vs 55.0).
- •Cust School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 438).
- •West Eyreton School does better on roll size (187 vs 138).
- •West Eyreton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.7% vs -14.9%).
- •West Eyreton School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 138.
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 Cust School better than West Eyreton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cust School ranks higher (65.2 vs 55.0 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 Cust School and West Eyreton School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cust and West Eyreton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cust School: 412. West Eyreton School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cust School and West Eyreton School rank in Canterbury?
Cust School is 73rd of 187 and West Eyreton School is 121st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).