Darfield School vs Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 43 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darfield School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
| Measure | Darfield School Darfield, Canterbury | Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka Loburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 187 | #104 of 187 |
| National rank | #367 of 1,559 | #656 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 329 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 430 |
| Total roll | 329 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 34.3% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Darfield | Loburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.darfieldprimary.school.nz/ | www.loburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Darfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.0 vs 58.6).
- •Darfield School does better on roll size (329 vs 182).
- •Darfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.3% vs -1.2%).
- •Darfield School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 182.
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 School better than Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Darfield School ranks higher (71.0 vs 58.6 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 School and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Darfield and Loburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Darfield School: 430. Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Darfield School and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka rank in Canterbury?
Darfield School is 52nd of 187 and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka is 104th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).