Pegasus Bay School vs Te Waitai Sefton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.7 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
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
| Measure | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury | Te Waitai Sefton School Sefton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 187 | #95 of 187 |
| National rank | #489 of 1,559 | #614 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 429 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 434 |
| Total roll | 429 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pegasus | Sefton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pegasusbay.school.nz | www.sefton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pegasus Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 60.6).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 434).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on roll size (429 vs 131).
- •Te Waitai Sefton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs -4%).
- •Pegasus Bay School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 131.
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 Te Waitai Sefton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pegasus Bay School ranks higher (65.3 vs 60.6 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 Pegasus Bay School and Te Waitai Sefton School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Pegasus and Sefton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pegasus Bay School: 422. Te Waitai Sefton School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pegasus Bay School and Te Waitai Sefton School rank in Canterbury?
Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 and Te Waitai Sefton School is 95th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).