Schools in Halswell, Canterbury (2026)
4 schools · 2,078 students · 4 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 410.
Halswell, in Canterbury, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,078 students. By level there are 3 full primary, 1 special school; by sector 4 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Halswell's schools is 410, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School (90.0, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa (89.8, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka (82.8, top 5% of full primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School (740 students), Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa (682 students), Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka (646 students).
Ranked schools in Halswell
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 190Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell SchoolHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 740 students
- 290Knights Stream School- Mingimingi HautoaHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 682 students
- 383Oaklands Te Kura o ŌwakaHalswell · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 646 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.0 Top 5% | 385 | 740 |
| 2 | Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 89.8 Top 5% | 385 | 682 |
| 3 | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.8 Top 5% | 410 | 646 |
Other schools in Halswell
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Halswell side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Halswell?
Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School is the highest-ranked school in Halswell with a Success Index (NZ) of 90.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Halswell?
Halswell has 4 schools (3 full primary, 1 special school) educating 2,078 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Halswell?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Halswell is 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.