Dorie School vs Gleniti School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 94 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorie School
Chertsey ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
64 students
Gleniti School
Gleniti ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
385 students
| Measure | Dorie School Chertsey, Canterbury | Gleniti School Gleniti, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #84 of 187 | #27 of 187 |
| National rank | #552 of 1,559 | #179 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 64 | 385 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 414 |
| Total roll | 64 | 385 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 0% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chertsey | Gleniti |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.dorie.school.nz | www.gleniti.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGleniti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 63.0).
- โขGleniti School does better on roll size (385 vs 64).
- โขGleniti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -20%).
- โขGleniti School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 64.
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 Dorie School better than Gleniti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gleniti School ranks higher (78.8 vs 63.0 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 Dorie School and Gleniti School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Chertsey and Gleniti in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dorie School: 414. Gleniti School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dorie School and Gleniti School rank in Canterbury?
Dorie School is 84th of 187 and Gleniti School is 27th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).