Kaiapoi High School vs Kaiapoi North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Kaiapoi North School Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 57 | #144 of 187 |
| National rank | #198 of 486 | #917 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 514 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 461 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 514 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.5% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 54.6% | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| International students | 2.6% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoi.school.nz | www.kaiapoinorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 48.2).
- •Kaiapoi North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 465).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 514).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.5% vs -4.5%).
- •Kaiapoi High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 514.
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 High School better than Kaiapoi North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaiapoi High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 48.2 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 High School and Kaiapoi North School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi High School: 465. Kaiapoi North School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi High School and Kaiapoi North School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi High School is 32nd of 57 and Kaiapoi North School is 144th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).