Hornby Primary School vs Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.9 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
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
| Measure | Hornby Primary School Hornby, Canterbury | Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu Wigram, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #175 of 187 | #8 of 187 |
| National rank | #1248 of 1,559 | #45 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 275 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 392 |
| Total roll | 275 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 54.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Wigram |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hornbyprimary.school.nz | wigramprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.0 vs 33.6).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 489).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll size (492 vs 275).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.8% vs -1.1%).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is the larger school with 492 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu ranks higher (87.0 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 Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Wigram in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hornby Primary School: 489. Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hornby Primary School and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu rank in Canterbury?
Hornby Primary School is 175th of 187 and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is 8th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).