Glentunnel School vs Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 55 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
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
| Measure | Glentunnel School Glentunnel, Canterbury | Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka Loburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 187 | #104 of 187 |
| National rank | #590 of 1,559 | #656 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 430 |
| Total roll | 103 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glentunnel | Loburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | glentunnel.school.nz/ | www.loburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glentunnel School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 58.6).
- •Glentunnel School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 430).
- •Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka does better on roll size (182 vs 103).
- •Glentunnel School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs -1.2%).
- •Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka is the larger school with 182 students compared with 103.
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 Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glentunnel School ranks higher (61.7 vs 58.6 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 Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Glentunnel and Loburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glentunnel School: 428. Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glentunnel School and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka rank in Canterbury?
Glentunnel School is 89th of 187 and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka is 104th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).