Kaikōura Primary School vs Waimate Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 335 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikōura Primary School
Esplanade · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
| Measure | Kaikōura Primary School Esplanade, Canterbury | Waimate Centennial School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 187 | #166 of 187 |
| National rank | #1043 of 1,559 | #1147 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 125 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 473 |
| Total roll | 125 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.5% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Esplanade | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaikoura.school.nz | centennial.ultranet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaikōura Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.1 vs 38.1).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 473).
- •Waimate Centennial School does better on roll size (138 vs 125).
- •Kaikōura Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.5% vs -11.4%).
- •Waimate Centennial School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 125.
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 Kaikōura Primary School better than Waimate Centennial School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikōura Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 38.1 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 Kaikōura Primary School and Waimate Centennial School?
About 335 km in a straight line, between Esplanade and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikōura Primary School: 471. Waimate Centennial School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikōura Primary School and Waimate Centennial School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Primary School is 159th of 187 and Waimate Centennial School is 166th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).