Tuia Burnside Primary School vs Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 300 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students
| Measure | Tuia Burnside Primary School Ilam, Canterbury | Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate Fendalton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #113 of 187 | #43 of 187 |
| National rank | #700 of 1,559 | #323 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 326 | 678 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 405 |
| Total roll | 326 | 678 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.2% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 5% |
| International students | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Ilam | Fendalton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.burnsideprimary.school.nz/ | www.cobham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.1 vs 56.8).
- •Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (405 vs 437).
- •Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate does better on roll size (678 vs 326).
- •Tuia Burnside Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.9% vs -11.8%).
- •Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate is the larger school with 678 students compared with 326.
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 Tuia Burnside Primary School better than Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate ranks higher (73.1 vs 56.8 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 Tuia Burnside Primary School and Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Ilam and Fendalton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tuia Burnside Primary School: 437. Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tuia Burnside Primary School and Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Tuia Burnside Primary School is 113th of 187 and Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate is 43rd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).