Mt Pleasant School vs Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant · State full primary · Years 1–8
398 students
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students
| Measure | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury | Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu Wigram, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #10 of 187 | #8 of 187 |
| National rank | #54 of 1,559 | #45 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 398 | 492 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 392 |
| Total roll | 398 | 492 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 54.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Pleasant | Wigram |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mtpleasant.school.nz | wigramprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.0 vs 85.5).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 393).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll size (492 vs 398).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.8% vs 1.4%).
- •Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is the larger school with 492 students compared with 398.
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 Mt Pleasant School better than Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu ranks higher (87.0 vs 85.5 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 Mt Pleasant School and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mt Pleasant and Wigram in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Pleasant School: 393. Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Pleasant School and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu rank in Canterbury?
Mt Pleasant School is 10th of 187 and Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu is 8th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).