Leeston School vs Southbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.5 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
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
| Measure | Leeston School Leeston, Canterbury | Southbridge School Southbridge, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 187 | #138 of 187 |
| National rank | #882 of 1,559 | #875 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 328 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 452 |
| Total roll | 328 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11% | 0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Southbridge |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.leeston.school.nz | www.southbridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (49.5 vs 49.7).
- •Leeston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 452).
- •Leeston School does better on roll size (328 vs 130).
- •Southbridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -11%).
- •Leeston School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 130.
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 Southbridge 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 Leeston School and Southbridge School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Leeston and Southbridge in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Leeston School: 451. Southbridge School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Leeston School and Southbridge School rank in Canterbury?
Leeston School is 139th of 187 and Southbridge School is 138th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).