Longbeach School vs Weedons School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 74 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
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
| Measure | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury | Weedons School Weedons, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 187 | #86 of 187 |
| National rank | #553 of 1,559 | #564 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 171 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 420 |
| Total roll | 171 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashburton | Weedons |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.longbeach.school.nz | www.weedons.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.0 vs 62.8).
- •Longbeach School does better on roll size (171 vs 160).
- •Weedons School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.6% vs -2.7%).
- •Longbeach School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 160.
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 Weedons School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Longbeach School and Weedons School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Ashburton and Weedons in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longbeach School: 420. Weedons School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longbeach School and Weedons School rank in Canterbury?
Longbeach School is 85th of 187 and Weedons School is 86th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).