Kingslea School vs Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
| Measure | Kingslea School Richmond, Canterbury | Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School Shirley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #153 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1007 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | – | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 117 | 379 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 494 |
| Total roll | 117 | 379 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.8% | 9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Shirley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kingslea.school.nz | www.shirleyprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 569).
- •Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School does better on roll size (379 vs 117).
- •Kingslea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.8% vs 9.2%).
- •Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 117.
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 Kingslea School better than Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingslea School and Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Shirley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingslea School: 569. Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingslea School and Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Kingslea School is unranked and Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School is 153rd of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).