Diamond Harbour School vs Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Harbour School
Diamond Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Sumner · State special school
102 students
| Measure | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour, Canterbury | Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand Sumner, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #74 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #502 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 122 | 102 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 516 |
| Total roll | 122 | 102 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9% | 43.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Diamond Harbour | Sumner |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.diamondharbour.school.nz | www.kotakureo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Diamond Harbour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 516).
- •Diamond Harbour School does better on roll size (122 vs 102).
- •Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.9% vs -4.9%).
- •Diamond Harbour School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 102.
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 Diamond Harbour School better than Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand?
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 Diamond Harbour School and Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Diamond Harbour and Sumner in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Diamond Harbour School: 412. Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Diamond Harbour School and Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand rank in Canterbury?
Diamond Harbour School is 74th of 187 and Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).