Methven Primary School vs Pegasus Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 91 km 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
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
429 students
| Measure | Methven Primary School Methven, Canterbury | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 187 | #71 of 187 |
| National rank | #315 of 1,559 | #489 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 294 | 429 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 422 |
| Total roll | 294 | 429 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.5% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Methven | Pegasus |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.methven.school.nz | www.pegasusbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMethven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.4 vs 65.3).
- โขPegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 423).
- โขPegasus Bay School does better on roll size (429 vs 294).
- โขMethven Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -4%).
- โขPegasus Bay School is the larger school with 429 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 Pegasus Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Methven Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.3 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 Pegasus Bay School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Methven and Pegasus in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Methven Primary School: 423. Pegasus Bay School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Methven Primary School and Pegasus Bay School rank in Canterbury?
Methven Primary School is 42nd of 187 and Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).