Duntroon School vs Little River School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 207 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duntroon School
Duntroon · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Little River School
Little River · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
| Measure | Duntroon School Duntroon, Canterbury | Little River School Little River, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #520 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 108 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 423 |
| Total roll | 108 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.7% | -58.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.4% | 20.5% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Duntroon | Little River |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.duntroon.school.nz | www.littleriver.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Duntroon School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 58.7).
- •Duntroon School does better on roll size (108 vs 39).
- •Duntroon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs -58.6%).
- •Duntroon School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 39.
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 Duntroon School better than Little River School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Duntroon School ranks higher (64.3 vs 58.7 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 Duntroon School and Little River School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Duntroon and Little River in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Duntroon School: 423. Little River School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Duntroon School and Little River School rank in Canterbury?
Duntroon School is 76th of 187 and Little River School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).