Little River School vs Pegasus Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 51 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
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students
| Measure | Little River School Little River, Canterbury | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #71 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #489 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 39 | 429 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 422 |
| Total roll | 39 | 429 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -58.6% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Little River | Pegasus |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.littleriver.school.nz | www.pegasusbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pegasus Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 58.7).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 423).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll size (429 vs 39).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -58.6%).
- •Pegasus Bay School is the larger school with 429 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 Pegasus Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pegasus Bay School ranks higher (65.3 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 Pegasus Bay School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Little River and Pegasus in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Little River School: 423. Pegasus Bay School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Little River School and Pegasus Bay School rank in Canterbury?
Little River School is unranked and Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).