Mackenzie College vs Twizel Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 60 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
| Measure | Mackenzie College Fairlie, Canterbury | Twizel Area School Twizel, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 57 | #24 of 57 |
| National rank | #248 of 486 | #169 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 195 | 251 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 452 |
| Total roll | 195 | 251 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.1% | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fairlie | Twizel |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mackcollege.school.nz | www.twizel.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Twizel Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 48.1).
- •Mackenzie College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 452).
- •Twizel Area School does better on roll size (251 vs 195).
- •Mackenzie College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.2% vs 5.7%).
- •Twizel Area School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 195.
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 Mackenzie College better than Twizel Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Twizel Area School ranks higher (60.3 vs 48.1 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 Mackenzie College and Twizel Area School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Fairlie and Twizel in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mackenzie College: 451. Twizel Area School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mackenzie College and Twizel Area School rank in Canterbury?
Mackenzie College is 42nd of 57 and Twizel Area School is 24th of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).