Ilam School vs Mt Pleasant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 12 km 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
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant · State full primary · Years 1–8
398 students
| Measure | Ilam School Ilam, Canterbury | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #37 of 187 | #10 of 187 |
| National rank | #292 of 1,559 | #54 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 411 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 393 |
| Total roll | 411 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 2.3% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ilam | Mt Pleasant |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ilam.school.nz | www.mtpleasant.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Pleasant School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.5 vs 74.3).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 394).
- •Ilam School does better on roll size (411 vs 398).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -9.6%).
- •Ilam School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 398.
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 Mt Pleasant School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Pleasant School ranks higher (85.5 vs 74.3 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 Mt Pleasant School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Ilam and Mt Pleasant in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilam School: 394. Mt Pleasant School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilam School and Mt Pleasant School rank in Canterbury?
Ilam School is 37th of 187 and Mt Pleasant School is 10th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).