Arowhenua Maori School vs Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 131 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
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Arowhenua Maori School Arowhenua, Canterbury | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #182 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1362 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 42 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 548 | 535 |
| Total roll | 42 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | 112.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 35.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Arowhenua | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.arowhenuamaori.school.nz | www.rowley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.4 vs 13.9).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 548).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll size (227 vs 42).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs -9.3%).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 42.
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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kōmanawa Rowley School ranks higher (28.4 vs 13.9 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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Arowhenua and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arowhenua Maori School: 548. Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arowhenua Maori School and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School rank in Canterbury?
Arowhenua Maori School is unranked and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).