Pītau-Allenvale School vs Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury | Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #185 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1420 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | – | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 135 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 533 |
| Total roll | 135 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.4% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenvale.school.nz | www.northcotechch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pītau-Allenvale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 533).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School does better on roll size (162 vs 135).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -4.4%).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is the larger school with 162 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 Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote 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 Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pītau-Allenvale School and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School rank in Canterbury?
Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is 185th of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).