Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate vs Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 32 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
291 students
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
182 students
| Measure | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury | Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka Loburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 187 | #104 of 187 |
| National rank | #636 of 1,559 | #656 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 291 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 430 |
| Total roll | 291 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Loburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kirkwood.school.nz | www.loburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (59.4 vs 58.6).
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 182).
- โขLoburn School Te Kura Aromauka does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -22.8%).
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 182.
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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate better than Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Loburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate: 430. Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 and Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka is 104th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).