Aidanfield Christian School vs Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aidanfield Christian School
Aidanfield · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
477 students
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | #182 of 187 |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | #1362 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 477 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 535 |
| Total roll | 477 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 112.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | www.rowley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aidanfield Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.0 vs 28.4).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 535).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on roll size (477 vs 227).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs 22%).
- •Aidanfield Christian School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 227.
- •Aidanfield Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aidanfield Christian School better than Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aidanfield Christian School ranks higher (85.0 vs 28.4 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 Aidanfield Christian School and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).