Pītau-Allenvale School vs Pūtahi Belfast School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 580 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
| Measure | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury | Pūtahi Belfast School Belfast, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #143 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #901 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 135 | 453 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 458 |
| Total roll | 135 | 453 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.4% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Belfast |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenvale.school.nz | belfast.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 466).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on roll size (453 vs 135).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.4% vs -4.5%).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 135.
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 Pītau-Allenvale School better than Pūtahi Belfast 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 Pītau-Allenvale School and Pūtahi Belfast School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Belfast and Belfast in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. Pūtahi Belfast School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pītau-Allenvale School and Pūtahi Belfast School rank in Canterbury?
Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked and Pūtahi Belfast School is 143rd of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).