Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo vs TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
| Measure | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield, Canterbury | TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi Spreydon, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 187 | #25 of 57 |
| National rank | #166 of 1,559 | #175 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 571 | 234 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 494 |
| Total roll | 571 | 234 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 93.8% |
| Māori students | 13.8% | 97% |
| Pacific students | 5.4% | 15% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Somerfield | Spreydon |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.somerfield.school.nz | www.whanau-tahi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 59.1).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 494).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll size (571 vs 234).
- •TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.9% vs 8.6%).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is the larger school with 571 students compared with 234.
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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo better than TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo ranks higher (79.2 vs 59.1 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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Somerfield and Spreydon in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo: 419. TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi rank in Canterbury?
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is 26th of 187 and TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi is 25th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).