Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School vs Waimataitai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 139 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
310 students
Waimataitai School
Timaru ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
475 students
| Measure | Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School Hornby, Canterbury | Waimataitai School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 187 | #148 of 187 |
| National rank | #1027 of 1,559 | #967 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 310 | 475 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 464 |
| Total roll | 310 | 475 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.1% | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | 15.2% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hornby | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.southhornby.school.nz | www.waimataitai.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaimataitai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.3 vs 43.7).
- โขWaimataitai School does better on roll size (475 vs 310).
- โขTe Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -3.7%).
- โขWaimataitai School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 310.
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 Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School better than Waimataitai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimataitai School ranks higher (46.3 vs 43.7 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 Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School and Waimataitai School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Hornby and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School: 464. Waimataitai School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School and Waimataitai School rank in Canterbury?
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School is 158th of 187 and Waimataitai School is 148th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).