Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu vs Oceanview Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 148 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
| Measure | Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu Bishopdale, Canterbury | Oceanview Heights School Marchwiel, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 187 | #187 of 187 |
| National rank | #1329 of 1,559 | #1440 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 177 | 102 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 523 |
| Total roll | 177 | 102 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.5% | 50.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 29.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bishopdale | Marchwiel |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.bishopdale.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 24.8).
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 523).
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu does better on roll size (177 vs 102).
- •Oceanview Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 18.5%).
- •Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is the larger school with 177 students compared with 102.
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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu better than Oceanview Heights School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu ranks higher (29.8 vs 24.8 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 Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu and Oceanview Heights School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Bishopdale and Marchwiel in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu: 521. Oceanview Heights School: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu and Oceanview Heights School rank in Canterbury?
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu is 181st of 187 and Oceanview Heights School is 187th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).