Carew Peel Forest School vs Woodbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 15 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
Woodbury School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
| Measure | Carew Peel Forest School Carew, Canterbury | Woodbury School Geraldine, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #88 of 187 | #59 of 187 |
| National rank | #581 of 1,559 | #416 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 81 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 412 |
| Total roll | 81 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carew | Geraldine |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.carewpeelforest.school.nz | www.woodbury.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodbury School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.1 vs 62.2).
- •Woodbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 417).
- •Woodbury School does better on roll size (119 vs 81).
- •Woodbury School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs -7.2%).
- •Woodbury School is the larger school with 119 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 Woodbury School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodbury School ranks higher (69.1 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 Woodbury School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Carew and Geraldine in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carew Peel Forest School: 417. Woodbury School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carew Peel Forest School and Woodbury School rank in Canterbury?
Carew Peel Forest School is 88th of 187 and Woodbury School is 59th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).