Mount Hutt College vs Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 329 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hutt College
Methven ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
573 students
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
41 students
| Measure | Mount Hutt College Methven, Canterbury | Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) Methven, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #16 of 57 | โ |
| National rank | #118 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 573 | 41 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 403 |
| Total roll | 573 | 41 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.5% | 63% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.7% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 12.2% |
| International students | 5.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Methven | Methven |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | mounthuttcollege.co.nz | www.ladysnow.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (67.3 vs 67.4).
- โขOur Lady of the Snows School (Methven) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 438).
- โขMount Hutt College does better on roll size (573 vs 41).
- โขOur Lady of the Snows School (Methven) does better on roll growth (5 years) (63% vs 13.5%).
- โขMount Hutt College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 41.
- โขMount Hutt College is a state school while Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mount Hutt College better than Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)?
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 Mount Hutt College and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Methven and Methven in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Hutt College: 438. Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven): 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Hutt College and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) rank in Canterbury?
Mount Hutt College is 16th of 57 and Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven) is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).