Glentunnel School vs Hororata School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glentunnel School
Glentunnel · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Hororata School
Hororata · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
| Measure | Glentunnel School Glentunnel, Canterbury | Hororata School Hororata, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 187 | #108 of 187 |
| National rank | #590 of 1,559 | #663 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 103 | 71 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 432 |
| Total roll | 103 | 71 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 1.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glentunnel | Hororata |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | glentunnel.school.nz/ | hororata.ultranet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glentunnel School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 58.3).
- •Glentunnel School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 432).
- •Glentunnel School does better on roll size (103 vs 71).
- •Hororata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 6.3%).
- •Glentunnel School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 71.
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 Glentunnel School better than Hororata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glentunnel School ranks higher (61.7 vs 58.3 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 Glentunnel School and Hororata School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Glentunnel and Hororata in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glentunnel School: 428. Hororata School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glentunnel School and Hororata School rank in Canterbury?
Glentunnel School is 89th of 187 and Hororata School is 108th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).