Kaikōura Suburban School vs Leeston School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 189 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
| Measure | Kaikōura Suburban School Kaikoura, Canterbury | Leeston School Leeston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #139 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #882 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 52 | 328 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 451 |
| Total roll | 52 | 328 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.2% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.8% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikoura | Leeston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaikourasuburban.school.nz | www.leeston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Leeston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.5 vs 46.0).
- •Kaikōura Suburban School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 451).
- •Leeston School does better on roll size (328 vs 52).
- •Leeston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11% vs -21.2%).
- •Leeston School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 52.
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 Suburban School better than Leeston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Leeston School ranks higher (49.5 vs 46.0 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 Suburban School and Leeston School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Kaikoura and Leeston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikōura Suburban School: 450. Leeston School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikōura Suburban School and Leeston School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Suburban School is unranked and Leeston School is 139th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).