Schools in Marchwiel, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 411 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 523.
Marchwiel, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 411 students. By level there is 2 full primary; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Grantlea Downs School (30.9, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Oceanview Heights School (24.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Grantlea Downs School (309 students), Oceanview Heights School (102 students).
Ranked schools in Marchwiel
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 131Grantlea Downs SchoolMarchwiel · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 498 · 309 students
- 225Oceanview Heights SchoolMarchwiel · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 102 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grantlea Downs School Marchwiel · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 30.9 Lower 50% | 498 | 309 |
| 2 | Oceanview Heights School Marchwiel · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 24.8 Lower 50% | 523 | 102 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Marchwiel side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Marchwiel?
Grantlea Downs School is the highest-ranked school in Marchwiel with a Success Index (NZ) of 30.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Marchwiel?
Marchwiel has 2 schools (2 full primary) educating 411 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Marchwiel?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Marchwiel is 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.