Avonhead School - Rakipaoa vs Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students
| Measure | Avonhead School - Rakipaoa Avonhead, Canterbury | Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara Avonhead, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 187 | #40 of 187 |
| National rank | #332 of 1,559 | #305 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 614 | 469 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 398 |
| Total roll | 614 | 469 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Avonhead | Avonhead |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.avonhead.school.nz | www.merrin.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.7 vs 72.6).
- •Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 406).
- •Avonhead School - Rakipaoa does better on roll size (614 vs 469).
- •Avonhead School - Rakipaoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -8.4%).
- •Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is the larger school with 614 students compared with 469.
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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa better than Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
On the Success Index (NZ), Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara ranks higher (73.7 vs 72.6 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa and Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Avonhead and Avonhead in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa: 406. Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avonhead School - Rakipaoa and Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara rank in Canterbury?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is 45th of 187 and Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara is 40th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).