Hinds School vs Longbeach School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinds School
Hinds · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
| Measure | Hinds School Hinds, Canterbury | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 187 | #85 of 187 |
| National rank | #544 of 1,559 | #553 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 179 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 420 |
| Total roll | 179 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.6% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.3% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinds | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hinds.school.nz | www.longbeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.3 vs 63.0).
- •Longbeach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 434).
- •Hinds School does better on roll size (179 vs 171).
- •Hinds School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.6% vs -2.7%).
- •Hinds School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 171.
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 Hinds School better than Longbeach 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 Hinds School and Longbeach School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Hinds and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinds School: 434. Longbeach School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinds School and Longbeach School rank in Canterbury?
Hinds School is 80th of 187 and Longbeach School is 85th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).