Abbotsford School vs Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 946 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa
Fairfield · State composite · Years 1–13
90 students
| Measure | Abbotsford School Karaka, Otago | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa Fairfield, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 85 | #28 of 28 |
| National rank | #728 of 1,559 | #417 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 290 | 90 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 527 |
| Total roll | 290 | 90 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 18.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Fairfield |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.abbotsford.school.nz | www.tekurakaupapamaoriootepoti.com/ |
The verdict
- •Abbotsford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.8 vs 23.7).
- •Abbotsford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 527).
- •Abbotsford School does better on roll size (290 vs 90).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (70% vs -1.7%).
- •Abbotsford School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 90.
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 Abbotsford School better than Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Abbotsford School ranks higher (55.8 vs 23.7 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 Abbotsford School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Karaka and Fairfield in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Abbotsford School: 438. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Abbotsford School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa rank in Otago?
Abbotsford School is 49th of 85 and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rau Toroa is 28th of 28 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).