Hāpuku School vs Kaikōura Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 8.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
| Measure | Hāpuku School Kaikoura, Canterbury | Kaikōura Primary School Esplanade, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #159 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1043 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 17 | 125 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 471 |
| Total roll | 17 | 125 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | 17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 94.1% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 11.8% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikoura | Esplanade |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | hapuku.school.nz | www.kaikoura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaikōura Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.1 vs 26.3).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 501).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on roll size (125 vs 17).
- •Hāpuku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 17.5%).
- •Kaikōura Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 17.
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 Hāpuku School better than Kaikōura Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikōura Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 26.3 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 Hāpuku School and Kaikōura Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Kaikoura and Esplanade in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāpuku School: 501. Kaikōura Primary School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāpuku School and Kaikōura Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Hāpuku School is unranked and Kaikōura Primary School is 159th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).