Hornby Primary School vs Waltham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 10 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
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
| Measure | Hornby Primary School Hornby, Canterbury | Waltham School Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 187 | #176 of 187 |
| National rank | #1248 of 1,559 | #1250 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 489 |
| Total roll | 275 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hornbyprimary.school.nz | www.waltham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (33.6 vs 33.5).
- •Hornby Primary School does better on roll size (275 vs 263).
- •Hornby Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -5.2%).
- •Hornby Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 263.
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 Waltham 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 Hornby Primary School and Waltham School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hornby Primary School: 489. Waltham School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hornby Primary School and Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
Hornby Primary School is 175th of 187 and Waltham School is 176th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).