Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 187 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #180 of 1,559 | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 454 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 467 |
| Total roll | 454 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 15% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hoonhay.school.nz | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 49.7).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 467).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 454).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.4% vs 2.1%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 454.
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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka better than Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka ranks higher (78.8 vs 49.7 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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka: 416. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).