Longbeach School vs Tinwald School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.8 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
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
| Measure | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury | Tinwald School Tinwald, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 187 | #129 of 187 |
| National rank | #553 of 1,559 | #807 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 171 | 269 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 465 |
| Total roll | 171 | 269 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | 18.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashburton | Tinwald |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.longbeach.school.nz | www.tinwaldschool.weebly.com |
The verdict
- •Longbeach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 52.9).
- •Longbeach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 465).
- •Tinwald School does better on roll size (269 vs 171).
- •Tinwald School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.4% vs -2.7%).
- •Tinwald School is the larger school with 269 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 Tinwald School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Longbeach School ranks higher (63.0 vs 52.9 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 Tinwald School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Ashburton and Tinwald in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longbeach School: 420. Tinwald School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longbeach School and Tinwald School rank in Canterbury?
Longbeach School is 85th of 187 and Tinwald School is 129th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).