Carew Peel Forest School vs Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 110 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carew Peel Forest School
Carew · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
| Measure | Carew Peel Forest School Carew, Canterbury | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #88 of 187 | #28 of 187 |
| National rank | #581 of 1,559 | #180 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 81 | 454 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 416 |
| Total roll | 81 | 454 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carew | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.carewpeelforest.school.nz | www.hoonhay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 62.2).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 417).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on roll size (454 vs 81).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -7.2%).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is the larger school with 454 students compared with 81.
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 Carew Peel Forest School better than Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka ranks higher (78.8 vs 62.2 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 Carew Peel Forest School and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Carew and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carew Peel Forest School: 417. Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carew Peel Forest School and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka rank in Canterbury?
Carew Peel Forest School is 88th of 187 and Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).