Hampstead School vs Longbeach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead School
Hampstead ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
328 students
Longbeach School
Ashburton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
171 students
| Measure | Hampstead School Hampstead, Canterbury | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 187 | #85 of 187 |
| National rank | #1229 of 1,559 | #553 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 328 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 420 |
| Total roll | 328 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.3% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 25.6% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hampstead | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hampsteadschool.co.nz | www.longbeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขLongbeach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 34.2).
- โขLongbeach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 489).
- โขHampstead School does better on roll size (328 vs 171).
- โขLongbeach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -18.3%).
- โขHampstead School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 171.
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 Hampstead School better than Longbeach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Longbeach School ranks higher (63.0 vs 34.2 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 Hampstead School and Longbeach School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampstead School: 489. Longbeach School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampstead School and Longbeach School rank in Canterbury?
Hampstead School is 173rd of 187 and Longbeach School is 85th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).