Pūtahi Belfast School vs Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.7 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 Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students
| Measure | Pūtahi Belfast School Belfast, Canterbury | Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School Marshland, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #143 of 187 | #13 of 187 |
| National rank | #901 of 1,559 | #67 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 453 | 609 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 404 |
| Total roll | 453 | 609 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.5% | 12.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Marshland |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | belfast.school.nz/ | www.marshland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.1 vs 48.8).
- •Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 458).
- •Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School does better on roll size (609 vs 453).
- •Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs -4.5%).
- •Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 453.
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 Rito Harakeke - Marshland School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School ranks higher (84.1 vs 48.8 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 Rito Harakeke - Marshland School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Marshland in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pūtahi Belfast School: 458. Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pūtahi Belfast School and Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School rank in Canterbury?
Pūtahi Belfast School is 143rd of 187 and Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School is 13th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).