Amuri Area School vs Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 87 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students
| Measure | Amuri Area School Culverden, Canterbury | Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 57 | #33 of 57 |
| National rank | #247 of 486 | #205 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 355 | 654 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 442 |
| Total roll | 355 | 654 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70% | 67.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 44.1% |
| Māori students | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Culverden | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.amuri.school.nz | aotawhiti.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.2 vs 48.4).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 444).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on roll size (654 vs 355).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs 0.6%).
- •Amuri Area School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (70% vs 67.6%).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is the larger school with 654 students compared with 355.
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 Amuri Area School better than Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery ranks higher (54.2 vs 48.4 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 Amuri Area School and Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Culverden and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amuri Area School: 444. Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amuri Area School and Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery rank in Canterbury?
Amuri Area School is 41st of 57 and Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is 33rd of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).