Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara vs Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Ilam · State full primary · Years 1–8
484 students
| Measure | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead, Canterbury | Westburn Te Kura O Hereora Ilam, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 187 | #30 of 187 |
| National rank | #305 of 1,559 | #215 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 469 | 484 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 383 |
| Total roll | 469 | 484 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.5% |
| International students | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| suburb or town | Avonhead | Ilam |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.merrin.school.nz | www.westburn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 73.7).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (383 vs 398).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora does better on roll size (484 vs 469).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.9% vs -8.4%).
- •Westburn Te Kura O Hereora is the larger school with 484 students compared with 469.
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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara better than Westburn Te Kura O Hereora?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westburn Te Kura O Hereora ranks higher (77.5 vs 73.7 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 Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Avonhead and Ilam in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara: 398. Westburn Te Kura O Hereora: 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora rank in Canterbury?
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is 40th of 187 and Westburn Te Kura O Hereora is 30th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).