Longbeach School vs North Loburn School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 108 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
North Loburn School
Loburn North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
| Measure | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury | North Loburn School Loburn North, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 187 | #92 of 187 |
| National rank | #553 of 1,559 | #603 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 171 | 80 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 420 |
| Total roll | 171 | 80 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | -34.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 17.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashburton | Loburn North |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.longbeach.school.nz | www.northloburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Longbeach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 61.1).
- •Longbeach School does better on roll size (171 vs 80).
- •Longbeach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -34.5%).
- •Longbeach School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 80.
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 Longbeach School better than North Loburn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Longbeach School ranks higher (63.0 vs 61.1 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 Longbeach School and North Loburn School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Ashburton and Loburn North in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longbeach School: 420. North Loburn School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longbeach School and North Loburn School rank in Canterbury?
Longbeach School is 85th of 187 and North Loburn School is 92nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).