Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School vs Wairakei School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 929 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Bryndwr · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School Bishopdale, Canterbury | Wairakei School (Christchurch) Bryndwr, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #161 of 187 | #170 of 187 |
| National rank | #1059 of 1,559 | #1173 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 247 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 478 |
| Total roll | 247 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.8% | -3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Bryndwr |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.isleworth.school.nz | www.wairakeichch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.3 vs 36.9).
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 478).
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School does better on roll size (247 vs 210).
- •Wairakei School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.2% vs -27.8%).
- •Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 210.
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 Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School better than Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School ranks higher (42.3 vs 36.9 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 Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School and Wairakei School (Christchurch)?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Bryndwr in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School: 466. Wairakei School (Christchurch): 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School and Wairakei School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School is 161st of 187 and Wairakei School (Christchurch) is 170th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).