Medbury Preparatory School vs Tūora Fendalton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 559 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students
Tūora Fendalton School
Burnside · State contributing · Years 1–6
445 students
| Measure | Medbury Preparatory School Fendalton, Canterbury | Tūora Fendalton School Burnside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #24 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #162 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 381 | 445 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 371 |
| Total roll | 381 | 445 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.7% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.5% | 2% |
| International students | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Fendalton | Burnside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.medbury.school.nz | www.fendalton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tūora Fendalton School does better on roll size (445 vs 381).
- •Medbury Preparatory School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -8.9%).
- •Tūora Fendalton School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 381.
- •Medbury Preparatory School is a private school while Tūora Fendalton School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Medbury Preparatory School is boys and Tūora Fendalton School is co-educational.
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 Medbury Preparatory School better than Tūora Fendalton 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 Medbury Preparatory School and Tūora Fendalton School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Fendalton and Burnside in Canterbury.
How do Medbury Preparatory School and Tūora Fendalton School rank in Canterbury?
Medbury Preparatory School is unranked and Tūora Fendalton School is 24th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).