Arowhenua Maori School vs Winchester Rural School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.3 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
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
| Measure | Arowhenua Maori School Arowhenua, Canterbury | Winchester Rural School Winchester, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #155 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1009 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 42 | 121 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 548 | 457 |
| Total roll | 42 | 121 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | -16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Arowhenua | Winchester |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.arowhenuamaori.school.nz | www.winchesterrural.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Winchester Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.6 vs 13.9).
- •Winchester Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 548).
- •Winchester Rural School does better on roll size (121 vs 42).
- •Arowhenua Maori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.3% vs -16.8%).
- •Winchester Rural School is the larger school with 121 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 Winchester Rural School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Winchester Rural School ranks higher (44.6 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 Winchester Rural School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Arowhenua and Winchester in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arowhenua Maori School: 548. Winchester Rural School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arowhenua Maori School and Winchester Rural School rank in Canterbury?
Arowhenua Maori School is unranked and Winchester Rural School is 155th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).