Highfield School vs Mountainview High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield School
Glenwood · State full primary · Years 1–8
316 students
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
| Measure | Highfield School Glenwood, Canterbury | Mountainview High School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 187 | #52 of 57 |
| National rank | #888 of 1,559 | #336 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 316 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 494 |
| Total roll | 316 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 60.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40% |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 4.2% |
| suburb or town | Glenwood | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.highfield.school.nz | www.mountainview.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Highfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.3 vs 35.6).
- •Highfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 494).
- •Mountainview High School does better on roll size (448 vs 316).
- •Highfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs 2.6%).
- •Mountainview High School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 316.
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 Highfield School better than Mountainview High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Highfield School ranks higher (49.3 vs 35.6 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 Highfield School and Mountainview High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Highfield School: 477. Mountainview High School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Highfield School and Mountainview High School rank in Canterbury?
Highfield School is 141st of 187 and Mountainview High School is 52nd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).