St Bernadette's School (Hornby) vs Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Hornby · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Hornby) Hornby, Canterbury | Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha Yaldhurst, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 187 | #112 of 187 |
| National rank | #454 of 1,559 | #698 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 166 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 432 |
| Total roll | 166 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 49.5% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.8% | 18.9% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Yaldhurst |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stbernadetteschch.school.nz | www.yaldhurst.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.6 vs 56.9).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 432).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on roll size (166 vs 132).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) does better on roll growth (5 years) (49.5% vs -15%).
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is the larger school with 166 students compared with 132.
- •St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is a state integrated school while Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby) better than Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Hornby) ranks higher (67.6 vs 56.9 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 St Bernadette's School (Hornby) and Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Yaldhurst in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby): 423. Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Hornby) and Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha rank in Canterbury?
St Bernadette's School (Hornby) is 66th of 187 and Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha is 112th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).