Hampstead School vs Waltham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 82 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
| Measure | Hampstead School Hampstead, Canterbury | Waltham School Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 187 | #176 of 187 |
| National rank | #1229 of 1,559 | #1250 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 328 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 489 |
| Total roll | 328 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.3% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.1% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 25.6% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hampstead | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hampsteadschool.co.nz | www.waltham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.2 vs 33.5).
- •Hampstead School does better on roll size (328 vs 263).
- •Waltham School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.2% vs -18.3%).
- •Hampstead School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 263.
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 Waltham 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 Hampstead School and Waltham School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampstead School: 489. Waltham School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampstead School and Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
Hampstead School is 173rd of 187 and Waltham School is 176th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).