Leeston School vs Papanui Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
| Measure | Leeston School Leeston, Canterbury | Papanui Primary School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 187 | #109 of 187 |
| National rank | #882 of 1,559 | #694 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 328 | 236 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 452 |
| Total roll | 328 | 236 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.leeston.school.nz | www.papanuiprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Papanui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 49.5).
- •Leeston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 452).
- •Leeston School does better on roll size (328 vs 236).
- •Papanui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -11%).
- •Leeston School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 236.
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 Leeston School better than Papanui Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Papanui Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 49.5 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 Leeston School and Papanui Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Leeston and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leeston School: 451. Papanui Primary School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leeston School and Papanui Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Leeston School is 139th of 187 and Papanui Primary School is 109th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).