Longbeach School vs Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 86 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
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students
| Measure | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury | Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School Avonhead, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 187 | #69 of 187 |
| National rank | #553 of 1,559 | #472 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 171 | 440 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 420 |
| Total roll | 171 | 440 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | -3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Ashburton | Avonhead |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.longbeach.school.nz | www.russley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.3 vs 63.0).
- •Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School does better on roll size (440 vs 171).
- •Longbeach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -3.4%).
- •Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 171.
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 Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.0 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 Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Ashburton and Avonhead in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longbeach School: 420. Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longbeach School and Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School rank in Canterbury?
Longbeach School is 85th of 187 and Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School is 69th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).