Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery vs Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
| Measure | Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery Christchurch, Canterbury | Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 57 | #48 of 57 |
| National rank | #205 of 486 | #302 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 654 | 1,967 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 468 |
| Total roll | 654 | 1,967 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.6% | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.1% | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | aotawhiti.school.nz/ | www.hagley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.2 vs 40.2).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 468).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College does better on roll size (1,967 vs 654).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -1.5%).
- •Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (67.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 654.
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 Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery better than Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery ranks higher (54.2 vs 40.2 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 Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery: 442. Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College rank in Canterbury?
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is 33rd of 57 and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is 48th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).