Carew Peel Forest School vs Waimairi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 112 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
Waimairi School
Christchurch · State contributing · Years 1–6
330 students
| Measure | Carew Peel Forest School Carew, Canterbury | Waimairi School Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 187 | #72 of 187 |
| National rank | #581 of 1,559 | #490 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 81 | 330 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 418 |
| Total roll | 81 | 330 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carew | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.carewpeelforest.school.nz | www.waimairi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waimairi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.3 vs 62.2).
- •Carew Peel Forest School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 418).
- •Waimairi School does better on roll size (330 vs 81).
- •Carew Peel Forest School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -10.8%).
- •Waimairi School is the larger school with 330 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 Waimairi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimairi School ranks higher (65.3 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 Waimairi School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Carew and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carew Peel Forest School: 417. Waimairi School: 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carew Peel Forest School and Waimairi School rank in Canterbury?
Carew Peel Forest School is 88th of 187 and Waimairi School is 72nd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).