He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate vs Paparoa Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale, Canterbury | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 187 | #50 of 187 |
| National rank | #346 of 1,559 | #347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 541 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 398 |
| Total roll | 541 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| International students | 2% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.heaton.school.nz/ | www.paparoastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.8 vs 71.8).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 407).
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (541 vs 341).
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -28%).
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 541 students compared with 341.
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 Paparoa Street 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Paparoa Street School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merivale and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate: 407. Paparoa Street School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is 49th of 187 and Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).