Carew Peel Forest School vs Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 111 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
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
| Measure | Carew Peel Forest School Carew, Canterbury | Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo Somerfield, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #88 of 187 | #26 of 187 |
| National rank | #581 of 1,559 | #166 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 81 | 571 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 419 |
| Total roll | 81 | 571 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carew | Somerfield |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.carewpeelforest.school.nz | www.somerfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 62.2).
- •Carew Peel Forest School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 419).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll size (571 vs 81).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -7.2%).
- •Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is the larger school with 571 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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
On the Success Index (NZ), Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo ranks higher (79.2 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 Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Carew and Somerfield in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carew Peel Forest School: 417. Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carew Peel Forest School and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo rank in Canterbury?
Carew Peel Forest School is 88th of 187 and Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo is 26th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).