Nova Montessori School vs Rāwhiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nova Montessori School
New Brighton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
40 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
| Measure | Nova Montessori School New Brighton, Canterbury | Rāwhiti School North New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #145 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #942 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 40 | 551 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 478 |
| Total roll | 40 | 551 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | 0.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.5% | 36.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | New Brighton | North New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.novamontessori.school.nz | www.rawhiti.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll size (551 vs 40).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -19.1%).
- •Rāwhiti School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 40.
- •Nova Montessori School is a private school while Rāwhiti School is a state 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 Nova Montessori School better than Rāwhiti School?
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 Nova Montessori School and Rāwhiti School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and North New Brighton in Canterbury.
How do Nova Montessori School and Rāwhiti School rank in Canterbury?
Nova Montessori School is unranked and Rāwhiti School is 145th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).