Lauriston School vs Methven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
| Measure | Lauriston School Lauriston, Canterbury | Methven Primary School Methven, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 187 | #42 of 187 |
| National rank | #440 of 1,559 | #315 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 423 |
| Total roll | 96 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.2% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lauriston | Methven |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lauriston.school.nz/ | www.methven.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Methven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.4 vs 68.1).
- •Lauriston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 423).
- •Methven Primary School does better on roll size (294 vs 96).
- •Methven Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -20.2%).
- •Methven Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 96.
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 Lauriston School better than Methven Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Methven Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 68.1 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 Lauriston School and Methven Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Lauriston and Methven in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lauriston School: 399. Methven Primary School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lauriston School and Methven Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Lauriston School is 62nd of 187 and Methven Primary School is 42nd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).