Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa vs Ladbrooks School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
| Measure | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell, Canterbury | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 187 | #65 of 187 |
| National rank | #25 of 1,559 | #453 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 682 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 403 |
| Total roll | 682 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 187.7% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Ladbrooks |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.knightsstream.school.nz/ | www.ladbrooks.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 67.7).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 403).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll size (682 vs 132).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (187.7% vs -7.9%).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is the larger school with 682 students compared with 132.
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 Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa better than Ladbrooks School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa ranks higher (89.8 vs 67.7 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 Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa and Ladbrooks School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Ladbrooks in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa: 385. Ladbrooks School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa and Ladbrooks School rank in Canterbury?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is 5th of 187 and Ladbrooks School is 65th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).