Gilberthorpe School vs St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 774 m 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
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
| Measure | Gilberthorpe School Hei Hei, Canterbury | St Bernadette's School (Hornby) Hornby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #146 of 187 | #66 of 187 |
| National rank | #948 of 1,559 | #454 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 236 | 166 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 423 |
| Total roll | 236 | 166 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39% | 49.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 4.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hei Hei | Hornby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.gilberthorpe.school.nz | www.stbernadetteschch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.6 vs 47.1).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 475).
- •Gilberthorpe School does better on roll size (236 vs 166).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.5% vs 39%).
- •Gilberthorpe School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 166.
- •Gilberthorpe School is a state school while St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilberthorpe School better than St Bernadette's School (Hornby)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks higher (67.6 vs 47.1 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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby)?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Hei Hei and Hornby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gilberthorpe School: 475. St Bernadette's School (Hornby): 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gilberthorpe School and St Bernadette's School (Hornby) rank in Canterbury?
Gilberthorpe School is 146th of 187 and St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is 66th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).