Diamond Harbour School vs Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.2 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
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay
Governors Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
| Measure | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour, Canterbury | Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay Governors Bay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 187 | #41 of 187 |
| National rank | #502 of 1,559 | #306 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 122 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 386 |
| Total roll | 122 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Diamond Harbour | Governors Bay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.diamondharbour.school.nz | www.governorsbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.6 vs 64.8).
- •Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 412).
- •Diamond Harbour School does better on roll size (122 vs 93).
- •Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -4.9%).
- •Diamond Harbour School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 93.
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 Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay ranks higher (73.6 vs 64.8 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 Diamond Harbour School and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Diamond Harbour and Governors Bay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Diamond Harbour School: 412. Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Diamond Harbour School and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay rank in Canterbury?
Diamond Harbour School is 74th of 187 and Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay is 41st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).