Kaikōura Suburban School vs Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 162 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
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Templeton · State full primary · Years 1–8
287 students
| Measure | Kaikōura Suburban School Kaikoura, Canterbury | Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School Templeton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #137 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #868 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 52 | 287 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 449 |
| Total roll | 52 | 287 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.2% | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikoura | Templeton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaikourasuburban.school.nz | www.templeton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.9 vs 46.0).
- •Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 450).
- •Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School does better on roll size (287 vs 52).
- •Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.4% vs -21.2%).
- •Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is the larger school with 287 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 Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School ranks higher (49.9 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 Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Kaikoura and Templeton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikōura Suburban School: 450. Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikōura Suburban School and Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School rank in Canterbury?
Kaikōura Suburban School is unranked and Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is 137th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).