Dunsandel School vs Leeston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 13 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
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
| Measure | Dunsandel School Leeston, Canterbury | Leeston School Leeston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 187 | #139 of 187 |
| National rank | #523 of 1,559 | #882 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 131 | 328 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 451 |
| Total roll | 131 | 328 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.5% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Leeston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.dunsandel.school.nz | www.leeston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dunsandel School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.2 vs 49.5).
- •Dunsandel School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 451).
- •Leeston School does better on roll size (328 vs 131).
- •Dunsandel School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.5% vs -11%).
- •Leeston School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 131.
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 Leeston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dunsandel School ranks higher (64.2 vs 49.5 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 Leeston School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Leeston and Leeston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunsandel School: 426. Leeston School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunsandel School and Leeston School rank in Canterbury?
Dunsandel School is 77th of 187 and Leeston School is 139th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).