Ilam School vs Tūora Fendalton School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students
| Measure | Ilam School Ilam, Canterbury | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #37 of 187 | #24 of 187 |
| National rank | #292 of 1,559 | #162 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 411 | 445 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 371 |
| Total roll | 411 | 445 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 2% |
| International students | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Ilam | Burnside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ilam.school.nz | www.fendalton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tūora Fendalton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.3 vs 74.3).
- •Tūora Fendalton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 394).
- •Tūora Fendalton School does better on roll size (445 vs 411).
- •Tūora Fendalton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.9% vs -9.6%).
- •Tūora Fendalton School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 411.
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 Tūora Fendalton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tūora Fendalton School ranks higher (79.3 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 Tūora Fendalton School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ilam and Burnside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ilam School: 394. Tūora Fendalton School: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ilam School and Tūora Fendalton School rank in Canterbury?
Ilam School is 37th of 187 and Tūora Fendalton School is 24th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).