Hornby Primary School vs Prebbleton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students
| Measure | Hornby Primary School Hornby, Canterbury | Prebbleton School Prebbleton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #175 of 187 | #3 of 187 |
| National rank | #1248 of 1,559 | #22 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 379 |
| Total roll | 275 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 6.8% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Prebbleton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hornbyprimary.school.nz | www.prebbleton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Prebbleton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.2 vs 33.6).
- •Prebbleton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 489).
- •Prebbleton School does better on roll size (573 vs 275).
- •Prebbleton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs -1.1%).
- •Prebbleton School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 275.
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 Hornby Primary School better than Prebbleton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Prebbleton School ranks higher (90.2 vs 33.6 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 Hornby Primary School and Prebbleton School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Prebbleton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hornby Primary School: 489. Prebbleton School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hornby Primary School and Prebbleton School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby Primary School is 175th of 187 and Prebbleton School is 3rd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).