Haeata Community Campus vs Nova Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haeata Community Campus
Wainoni · State composite · Years 1–13
634 students
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
| Measure | Haeata Community Campus Wainoni, Canterbury | Nova Montessori School New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #57 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #476 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 634 | 40 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | – |
| Total roll | 634 | 40 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | -19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.7% | – |
| Māori students | 49.4% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 21.9% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainoni | New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.haeata.school.nz | www.novamontessori.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Haeata Community Campus does better on roll size (634 vs 40).
- •Haeata Community Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.1% vs -19.1%).
- •Haeata Community Campus is the larger school with 634 students compared with 40.
- •Haeata Community Campus is a state school while Nova Montessori School is a private 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haeata Community Campus better than Nova Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haeata Community Campus and Nova Montessori School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wainoni and New Brighton in Canterbury.
How do Haeata Community Campus and Nova Montessori School rank in Canterbury?
Haeata Community Campus is 57th of 57 and Nova Montessori School is unranked among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).