Opihi College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Temuka, Canterbury 7920 · Timaru District
#55 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#374 of 486 nationally
About Opihi College
Opihi College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Temuka, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 273 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 55th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.1%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Temuka; Opihi College ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)504
- Roll size (10%)273
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)65%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)25%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Opihi College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 273
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 65%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 25%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 23.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Opihi College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Opihi College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Opihi College has changed over time.
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Schools near Opihi College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 873 m away
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 906 m away
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 2.5 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 5.7 km away
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 7.5 km away
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 13 km away
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,240 students
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students
Mountainview High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
448 students
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Spreydon · State composite · Years 1–13
234 students
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opihi College a good school?
Opihi College has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Opihi College rank in Canterbury?
Opihi College ranks #55 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #374 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opihi College?
Opihi College had 273 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Opihi College a primary school or a secondary school?
Opihi College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opihi College?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Opihi College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.