Arowhenua Maori School vs Okains Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 154 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Okains Bay School
Okains Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
| Measure | Arowhenua Maori School Arowhenua, Canterbury | Okains Bay School Okains Bay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 42 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 548 | 545 |
| Total roll | 42 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | -50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Arowhenua | Okains Bay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.arowhenuamaori.school.nz | hail.to/okains-bay-school |
The verdict
- •Arowhenua Maori School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (13.9 vs 12.8).
- •Okains Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (545 vs 548).
- •Arowhenua Maori School does better on roll size (42 vs 10).
- •Arowhenua Maori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.3% vs -50%).
- •Arowhenua Maori School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 10.
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 Arowhenua Maori School better than Okains Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Arowhenua Maori School ranks higher (13.9 vs 12.8 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 Arowhenua Maori School and Okains Bay School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Arowhenua and Okains Bay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arowhenua Maori School: 548. Okains Bay School: 545. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arowhenua Maori School and Okains Bay School rank in Canterbury?
Arowhenua Maori School is unranked and Okains Bay School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).