Geraldine Primary School vs Mt Somers Springburn School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 46 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
278 students
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
79 students
| Measure | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury | Mt Somers Springburn School Mount Somers, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 187 | #118 of 187 |
| National rank | #744 of 1,559 | #742 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 278 | 79 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 439 |
| Total roll | 278 | 79 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.2% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Mount Somers |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ | www.mtss.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.2 vs 55.4).
- โขGeraldine Primary School does better on roll size (278 vs 79).
- โขMt Somers Springburn School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -10.9%).
- โขGeraldine Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 79.
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 Geraldine Primary School better than Mt Somers Springburn School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Geraldine Primary School and Mt Somers Springburn School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Mount Somers in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine Primary School: 439. Mt Somers Springburn School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine Primary School and Mt Somers Springburn School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 and Mt Somers Springburn School is 118th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).