Pegasus Bay School vs Southbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
| Measure | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury | Southbrook School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 187 | #164 of 187 |
| National rank | #489 of 1,559 | #1135 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 429 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 474 |
| Total roll | 429 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pegasus | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pegasusbay.school.nz | www.southbrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pegasus Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 39.0).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 474).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll size (429 vs 259).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -18.3%).
- •Pegasus Bay School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 259.
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 Pegasus Bay School better than Southbrook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pegasus Bay School ranks higher (65.3 vs 39.0 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 Pegasus Bay School and Southbrook School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Pegasus and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pegasus Bay School: 422. Southbrook School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pegasus Bay School and Southbrook School rank in Canterbury?
Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 and Southbrook School is 164th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).