Pūtahi Belfast School vs Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Pūtahi Belfast School Belfast, Canterbury | Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 187 | #185 of 187 |
| National rank | #901 of 1,559 | #1420 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 453 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 533 |
| Total roll | 453 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | belfast.school.nz/ | www.northcotechch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pūtahi Belfast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 25.8).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 533).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on roll size (453 vs 162).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -4.5%).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 162.
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 Pūtahi Belfast School better than Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pūtahi Belfast School ranks higher (48.8 vs 25.8 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 Pūtahi Belfast School and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pūtahi Belfast School: 458. Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pūtahi Belfast School and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School rank in Canterbury?
Pūtahi Belfast School is 143rd of 187 and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is 185th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).