Darfield High School vs Greendale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
Greendale School
Greendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
33 students
| Measure | Darfield High School Darfield, Canterbury | Greendale School Greendale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #142 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 821 | 33 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 434 |
| Total roll | 821 | 33 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -55.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.5% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 3% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 9.1% |
| International students | 3.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Darfield | Greendale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.darfield.school.nz | www.greendale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Darfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 53.3).
- •Greendale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 447).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll size (821 vs 33).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -55.6%).
- •Darfield High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 33.
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 Darfield High School better than Greendale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Darfield High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 53.3 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 Darfield High School and Greendale School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Darfield and Greendale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Darfield High School: 447. Greendale School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Darfield High School and Greendale School rank in Canterbury?
Darfield High School is 21st of 57 and Greendale School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).