Gilberthorpe School vs Southbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
| Measure | Gilberthorpe School Hei Hei, Canterbury | Southbrook School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 187 | #164 of 187 |
| National rank | #948 of 1,559 | #1135 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 236 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 474 |
| Total roll | 236 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.6% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hei Hei | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.gilberthorpe.school.nz | www.southbrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gilberthorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.1 vs 39.0).
- •Southbrook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 475).
- •Southbrook School does better on roll size (259 vs 236).
- •Gilberthorpe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39% vs -18.3%).
- •Southbrook School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 236.
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 Gilberthorpe School better than Southbrook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gilberthorpe School ranks higher (47.1 vs 39.0 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 Gilberthorpe School and Southbrook School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Hei Hei and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gilberthorpe School: 475. Southbrook School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gilberthorpe School and Southbrook School rank in Canterbury?
Gilberthorpe School is 146th of 187 and Southbrook School is 164th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).