Geraldine Primary School vs Springfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 101 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
| Measure | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury | Springfield School Springfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #744 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 278 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 439 |
| Total roll | 278 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | -28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Springfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ | springfield.ultranet.school.nz/home |
The verdict
- •Geraldine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.2 vs 51.4).
- •Geraldine Primary School does better on roll size (278 vs 39).
- •Geraldine Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.9% vs -28.8%).
- •Geraldine Primary School is the larger school with 278 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 Geraldine Primary School better than Springfield School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Geraldine Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 51.4 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 Geraldine Primary School and Springfield School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Springfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine Primary School: 439. Springfield School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine Primary School and Springfield School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 and Springfield School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).