Te Kōmanawa Rowley School vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 649 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 187 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #1362 of 1,559 | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 227 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 467 |
| Total roll | 227 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 112.8% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 46.3% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 35.7% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rowley.school.nz | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.7 vs 28.4).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 535).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 227).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs 39.4%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 227.
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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School better than Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 28.4 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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kōmanawa Rowley School and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).