Weedons School vs West Melton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
West Melton School
West Melton · State full primary · Years 1–8
500 students
| Measure | Weedons School Weedons, Canterbury | West Melton School West Melton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #86 of 187 | #7 of 187 |
| National rank | #564 of 1,559 | #43 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 160 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 391 |
| Total roll | 160 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.6% | 10.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Weedons | West Melton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.weedons.school.nz | westmelton.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •West Melton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.4 vs 62.8).
- •West Melton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 420).
- •West Melton School does better on roll size (500 vs 160).
- •West Melton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.7% vs -2.6%).
- •West Melton School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 160.
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 Weedons School better than West Melton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), West Melton School ranks higher (87.4 vs 62.8 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 Weedons School and West Melton School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Weedons and West Melton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Weedons School: 420. West Melton School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Weedons School and West Melton School rank in Canterbury?
Weedons School is 86th of 187 and West Melton School is 7th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).