Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa vs Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.4 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
Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
740 students
| Measure | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell, Canterbury | Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #5 of 187 | #4 of 187 |
| National rank | #25 of 1,559 | #23 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 682 | 740 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 385 |
| Total roll | 682 | 740 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 187.7% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.knightsstream.school.nz/ | www.halswell.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (89.8 vs 90.0).
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School does better on roll size (740 vs 682).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (187.7% vs 3.5%).
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 682.
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 Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell 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 Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa: 385. Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School: 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School rank in Canterbury?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is 5th of 187 and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School is 4th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).