Lauriston School vs Paparoa Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 72 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
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | Lauriston School Lauriston, Canterbury | Paparoa Street School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 187 | #50 of 187 |
| National rank | #440 of 1,559 | #347 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 398 |
| Total roll | 96 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.2% | -28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Lauriston | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lauriston.school.nz/ | www.paparoastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paparoa Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.8 vs 68.1).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 399).
- •Paparoa Street School does better on roll size (341 vs 96).
- •Lauriston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.2% vs -28%).
- •Paparoa Street School is the larger school with 341 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 Paparoa Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparoa Street School ranks higher (71.8 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 Paparoa Street School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Lauriston and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lauriston School: 399. Paparoa Street School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lauriston School and Paparoa Street School rank in Canterbury?
Lauriston School is 62nd of 187 and Paparoa Street School is 50th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).