Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand vs Mt Pleasant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Sumner ยท State special school
102 students
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
398 students
| Measure | Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand Sumner, Canterbury | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | โ | #10 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #54 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 102 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 393 |
| Total roll | 102 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.1% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 34.3% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Sumner | Mt Pleasant |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kotakureo.school.nz/ | www.mtpleasant.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMt Pleasant School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 516).
- โขMt Pleasant School does better on roll size (398 vs 102).
- โขMt Pleasant School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -0.9%).
- โขMt Pleasant School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 102.
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 Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand better than Mt Pleasant 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 Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand and Mt Pleasant School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Sumner and Mt Pleasant in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand: 516. Mt Pleasant School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand and Mt Pleasant School rank in Canterbury?
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand is unranked and Mt Pleasant School is 10th of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).