Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa vs Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.7 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 Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
| Measure | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell, Canterbury | Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School Hornby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 187 | #158 of 187 |
| National rank | #25 of 1,559 | #1027 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 682 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 464 |
| Total roll | 682 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 187.7% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 15.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Hornby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.knightsstream.school.nz/ | www.southhornby.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 43.7).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 464).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll size (682 vs 310).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (187.7% vs -2.1%).
- •Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is the larger school with 682 students compared with 310.
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 Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa ranks higher (89.8 vs 43.7 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 Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Hornby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa: 385. Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa and Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School rank in Canterbury?
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa is 5th of 187 and Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School is 158th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).