Methven Primary School vs Mount Hutt College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 117 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Methven Primary School
Methven ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
294 students
Mount Hutt College
Methven ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
573 students
| Measure | Methven Primary School Methven, Canterbury | Mount Hutt College Methven, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 187 | #16 of 57 |
| National rank | #315 of 1,559 | #118 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 294 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 438 |
| Total roll | 294 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 56.1% |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 5.4% |
| suburb or town | Methven | Methven |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.methven.school.nz | mounthuttcollege.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขMethven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.4 vs 67.3).
- โขMethven Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 438).
- โขMount Hutt College does better on roll size (573 vs 294).
- โขMount Hutt College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.5% vs 1.5%).
- โขMount Hutt College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 294.
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 Methven Primary School better than Mount Hutt College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Methven Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.3 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 Methven Primary School and Mount Hutt College?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Methven and Methven in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Methven Primary School: 423. Mount Hutt College: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Methven Primary School and Mount Hutt College rank in Canterbury?
Methven Primary School is 42nd of 187 and Mount Hutt College is 16th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).