Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 187 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #98 of 1,559 | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 335 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 467 |
| Total roll | 335 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.4% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ola.school.nz | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 49.7).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 467).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 335).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.4% vs 21.4%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 335.
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is a state integrated school while Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) better than Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks higher (81.9 vs 49.7 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch): 401. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is 17th of 187 and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).