Dunsandel School vs Hanmer Springs School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 137 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Hanmer Springs School
Hanmer Springs · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
| Measure | Dunsandel School Leeston, Canterbury | Hanmer Springs School Hanmer Springs, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 187 | #87 of 187 |
| National rank | #523 of 1,559 | #575 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 426 |
| Total roll | 131 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Hanmer Springs |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.dunsandel.school.nz | www.hanmersprings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunsandel School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.2 vs 62.4).
- •Dunsandel School does better on roll size (131 vs 100).
- •Hanmer Springs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs 2.5%).
- •Dunsandel School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 100.
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 Dunsandel School better than Hanmer Springs School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunsandel School ranks higher (64.2 vs 62.4 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 Dunsandel School and Hanmer Springs School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Leeston and Hanmer Springs in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunsandel School: 426. Hanmer Springs School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunsandel School and Hanmer Springs School rank in Canterbury?
Dunsandel School is 77th of 187 and Hanmer Springs School is 87th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).