He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate vs Lincoln Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students
Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
858 students
| Measure | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale, Canterbury | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #49 of 187 | #12 of 187 |
| National rank | #346 of 1,559 | #66 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 541 | 858 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 407 |
| Total roll | 541 | 858 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 29.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 7.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2% |
| International students | 2% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Lincoln |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.heaton.school.nz/ | www.lincolnprimary.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.1 vs 71.8).
- •Lincoln Primary School does better on roll size (858 vs 541).
- •Lincoln Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (29.3% vs -2.9%).
- •Lincoln Primary School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 541.
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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate better than Lincoln Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lincoln Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 71.8 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Lincoln Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Merivale and Lincoln in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate: 407. Lincoln Primary School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Lincoln Primary School rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is 49th of 187 and Lincoln Primary School is 12th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).