Aoraki Mount Cook School vs Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 199 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aoraki Mount Cook School
Mt Cook · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
646 students
| Measure | Aoraki Mount Cook School Mt Cook, Canterbury | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #15 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #84 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 5 | 646 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 410 |
| Total roll | 5 | 646 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -40% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 20% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Mt Cook | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aoraki.school.nz | www.oaklands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 62.0).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 411).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll size (646 vs 5).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -40%).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is the larger school with 646 students compared with 5.
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 Aoraki Mount Cook School better than Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka ranks higher (82.8 vs 62.0 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 Aoraki Mount Cook School and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Mt Cook and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aoraki Mount Cook School: 411. Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aoraki Mount Cook School and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka rank in Canterbury?
Aoraki Mount Cook School is unranked and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).