Lyttelton Primary School vs Sumner School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
134 students
Sumner School
Sumner ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
323 students
| Measure | Lyttelton Primary School Lyttelton, Canterbury | Sumner School Sumner, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #96 of 187 | #35 of 187 |
| National rank | #616 of 1,559 | #275 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 134 | 323 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 382 |
| Total roll | 134 | 323 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37% | -17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.2% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Lyttelton | Sumner |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lyttelton.school.nz | www.sumner.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSumner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.1 vs 60.5).
- โขSumner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 424).
- โขSumner School does better on roll size (323 vs 134).
- โขSumner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.2% vs -37%).
- โขSumner School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 134.
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 Lyttelton Primary School better than Sumner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sumner School ranks higher (75.1 vs 60.5 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 Lyttelton Primary School and Sumner School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Lyttelton and Sumner in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lyttelton Primary School: 424. Sumner School: 382. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lyttelton Primary School and Sumner School rank in Canterbury?
Lyttelton Primary School is 96th of 187 and Sumner School is 35th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).