Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate vs Medbury Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
381 students
| Measure | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury | Medbury Preparatory School Fendalton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #99 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #636 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 291 | 381 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | โ |
| Total roll | 291 | 381 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.3% | 7.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| International students | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Fendalton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kirkwood.school.nz | www.medbury.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMedbury Preparatory School does better on roll size (381 vs 291).
- โขMedbury Preparatory School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -22.8%).
- โขMedbury Preparatory School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 291.
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is a state school while Medbury Preparatory School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is co-educational and Medbury Preparatory School is boys.
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 Medbury Preparatory School?
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 Medbury Preparatory School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Fendalton in Canterbury.
How do Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Medbury Preparatory School rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 and Medbury Preparatory School is unranked among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).