Greendale School vs Te Waitai Sefton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 60 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greendale School
Greendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
33 students
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
| Measure | Greendale School Greendale, Canterbury | Te Waitai Sefton School Sefton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #95 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #614 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 33 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 434 |
| Total roll | 33 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -55.6% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greendale | Sefton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.greendale.school.nz | www.sefton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Waitai Sefton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.6 vs 53.3).
- •Te Waitai Sefton School does better on roll size (131 vs 33).
- •Te Waitai Sefton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs -55.6%).
- •Te Waitai Sefton School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 33.
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 Greendale School better than Te Waitai Sefton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Waitai Sefton School ranks higher (60.6 vs 53.3 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 Greendale School and Te Waitai Sefton School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Greendale and Sefton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greendale School: 434. Te Waitai Sefton School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greendale School and Te Waitai Sefton School rank in Canterbury?
Greendale School is unranked and Te Waitai Sefton School is 95th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).