Mountainview High School vs TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 144 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
| Measure | Mountainview High School Timaru, Canterbury | TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 57 | #25 of 57 |
| National rank | #336 of 486 | #175 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 448 | 234 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 494 |
| Total roll | 448 | 234 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | 38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.8% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40% | 93.8% |
| Māori students | 13.8% | 97% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 15% |
| International students | 4.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mountainview.school.nz/ | www.whanau-tahi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.1 vs 35.6).
- •Mountainview High School does better on roll size (448 vs 234).
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs 2.6%).
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 60.8%).
- •Mountainview High School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 234.
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 Mountainview High School better than TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi ranks higher (59.1 vs 35.6 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 Mountainview High School and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Timaru and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mountainview High School: 494. TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mountainview High School and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi rank in Canterbury?
Mountainview High School is 52nd of 57 and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi is 25th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).