Kaiapoi Borough School vs Kaiapoi High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1000 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi Borough School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 187 | #32 of 57 |
| National rank | #976 of 1,559 | #198 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 377 | 1,044 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 465 |
| Total roll | 377 | 1,044 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 19.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 54.6% |
| Māori students | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.6% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kbs.school.nz | www.kaiapoi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 45.9).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 490).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 377).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.5% vs 2.8%).
- •Kaiapoi High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 377.
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 Kaiapoi Borough School better than Kaiapoi High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaiapoi High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 45.9 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 Kaiapoi Borough School and Kaiapoi High School?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi Borough School: 490. Kaiapoi High School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi Borough School and Kaiapoi High School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi Borough School is 150th of 187 and Kaiapoi High School is 32nd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).