Collingwood Area School vs Murchison Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 128 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood Area School
Collingwood ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
151 students
Murchison Area School
Murchison ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
166 students
| Measure | Collingwood Area School Collingwood, Tasman | Murchison Area School Murchison, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 6 | #3 of 6 |
| National rank | #264 of 486 | #237 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 151 | 166 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 471 |
| Total roll | 151 | 166 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | 14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 0.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Collingwood | Murchison |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.collingwood-area.school.nz | www.murchison.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMurchison Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 45.6).
- โขCollingwood Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 471).
- โขMurchison Area School does better on roll size (166 vs 151).
- โขMurchison Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.8% vs -7.4%).
- โขMurchison Area School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 151.
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 Collingwood Area School better than Murchison Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Murchison Area School ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.6 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 Collingwood Area School and Murchison Area School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Collingwood and Murchison in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Collingwood Area School: 461. Murchison Area School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Collingwood Area School and Murchison Area School rank in Tasman?
Collingwood Area School is 4th of 6 and Murchison Area School is 3rd of 6 among composite schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).