Ilam School vs Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 661 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Ilam School Ilam, Canterbury | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 187 | #99 of 187 |
| National rank | #292 of 1,559 | #636 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 411 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 430 |
| Total roll | 411 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| International students | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| suburb or town | Ilam | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ilam.school.nz | www.kirkwood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ilam School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 59.4).
- •Ilam School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 430).
- •Ilam School does better on roll size (411 vs 291).
- •Ilam School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.6% vs -22.8%).
- •Ilam School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 291.
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 Ilam School better than Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ilam School ranks higher (74.3 vs 59.4 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 Ilam School and Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Ilam and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilam School: 394. Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilam School and Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Ilam School is 37th of 187 and Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).