Harewood School vs Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | Harewood School Harewood, Canterbury | Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Bishopdale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 187 | #161 of 187 |
| National rank | #467 of 1,559 | #1059 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 167 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 466 |
| Total roll | 167 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5% | -27.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.6% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Harewood | Bishopdale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.harewood.school.nz | www.isleworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Harewood School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.5 vs 42.3).
- •Harewood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 466).
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School does better on roll size (247 vs 167).
- •Harewood School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5% vs -27.8%).
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 167.
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 Harewood School better than Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Harewood School ranks higher (66.5 vs 42.3 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 Harewood School and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Harewood and Bishopdale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Harewood School: 410. Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Harewood School and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School rank in Canterbury?
Harewood School is 68th of 187 and Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is 161st of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).