Kaiapoi Borough School vs Waltham School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 19 km 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
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi Borough School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Waltham School Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 187 | #176 of 187 |
| National rank | #976 of 1,559 | #1250 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 377 | 263 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 489 |
| Total roll | 377 | 263 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | -5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.5% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kbs.school.nz | www.waltham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.9 vs 33.5).
- •Waltham School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (489 vs 490).
- •Kaiapoi Borough School does better on roll size (377 vs 263).
- •Kaiapoi Borough School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -5.2%).
- •Kaiapoi Borough School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 263.
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 Waltham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaiapoi Borough School ranks higher (45.9 vs 33.5 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 Waltham School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi Borough School: 490. Waltham School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi Borough School and Waltham School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi Borough School is 150th of 187 and Waltham School is 176th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).