Geraldine Primary School vs View Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 111 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
View Hill School
Oxford · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
| Measure | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury | View Hill School Oxford, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 187 | #122 of 187 |
| National rank | #744 of 1,559 | #758 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 278 | 69 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 439 |
| Total roll | 278 | 69 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 1.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Oxford |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ | www.viewhill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.2 vs 54.8).
- •Geraldine Primary School does better on roll size (278 vs 69).
- •View Hill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -10.9%).
- •Geraldine Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 69.
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 View Hill 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 View Hill School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Oxford in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine Primary School: 439. View Hill School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine Primary School and View Hill School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 and View Hill School is 122nd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).