Little River School vs Methven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 93 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little River School
Little River · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
| Measure | Little River School Little River, Canterbury | Methven Primary School Methven, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #42 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #315 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 39 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 423 |
| Total roll | 39 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -58.6% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 12.8% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Little River | Methven |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.littleriver.school.nz | www.methven.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Methven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.4 vs 58.7).
- •Methven Primary School does better on roll size (294 vs 39).
- •Methven Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -58.6%).
- •Methven Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 39.
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 Little River School better than Methven Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Methven Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 58.7 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 Little River School and Methven Primary School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Little River and Methven in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Little River School: 423. Methven Primary School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Little River School and Methven Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Little River School is unranked and Methven Primary School is 42nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).