Kaiapoi North School vs Pegasus Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi North School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
514 students
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi North School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 187 | #71 of 187 |
| National rank | #917 of 1,559 | #489 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 514 | 429 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 422 |
| Total roll | 514 | 429 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.4% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Pegasus |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoinorth.school.nz | www.pegasusbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pegasus Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 48.2).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 461).
- •Kaiapoi North School does better on roll size (514 vs 429).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -4.5%).
- •Kaiapoi North School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 429.
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 North School better than Pegasus Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pegasus Bay School ranks higher (65.3 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 North School and Pegasus Bay School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Pegasus in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi North School: 461. Pegasus Bay School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi North School and Pegasus Bay School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi North School is 144th of 187 and Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).