Highfield School vs Timaru Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
| Measure | Highfield School Glenwood, Canterbury | Timaru Boys' High School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 187 | #35 of 57 |
| National rank | #888 of 1,559 | #208 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 316 | 793 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 457 |
| Total roll | 316 | 793 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Glenwood | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.highfield.school.nz | www.timaruboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Timaru Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.8 vs 49.3).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 477).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll size (793 vs 316).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 13.6%).
- •Timaru Boys' High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 316.
- •Highfield School is co-educational and Timaru Boys' High School is boys.
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 Timaru Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Timaru Boys' High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 49.3 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 Highfield School and Timaru Boys' High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Highfield School: 477. Timaru Boys' High School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Highfield School and Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Highfield School is 141st of 187 and Timaru Boys' High School is 35th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).