Darfield High School vs Kirwee Model 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
Kirwee Model School
Kirwee · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
| Measure | Darfield High School Darfield, Canterbury | Kirwee Model School Kirwee, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #21 of 57 | #61 of 187 |
| National rank | #142 of 486 | #439 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 821 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 420 |
| Total roll | 821 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50.5% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| International students | 3.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Darfield | Kirwee |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.darfield.school.nz | www.kirweemodel.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kirwee Model School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 64.4).
- •Kirwee Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 447).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll size (821 vs 149).
- •Darfield High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs 1.3%).
- •Darfield High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 149.
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 Kirwee Model School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kirwee Model School ranks higher (68.1 vs 64.4 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 Kirwee Model School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Darfield and Kirwee in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Darfield High School: 447. Kirwee Model School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Darfield High School and Kirwee Model School rank in Canterbury?
Darfield High School is 21st of 57 and Kirwee Model School is 61st of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).