Prebbleton School vs Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Cashmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
| Measure | Prebbleton School Prebbleton, Canterbury | Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington Cashmere, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #3 of 187 | #6 of 187 |
| National rank | #22 of 1,559 | #26 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 573 | 456 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 377 |
| Total roll | 573 | 456 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Prebbleton | Cashmere |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.prebbleton.school.nz | www.thorrington.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (90.2 vs 89.5).
- •Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 379).
- •Prebbleton School does better on roll size (573 vs 456).
- •Prebbleton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs 4.1%).
- •Prebbleton School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 456.
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 Prebbleton School better than Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
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 Prebbleton School and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Prebbleton and Cashmere in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Prebbleton School: 379. Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington: 377. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Prebbleton School and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington rank in Canterbury?
Prebbleton School is 3rd of 187 and Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington is 6th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).