Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao vs Ōhoka School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Clarkville · State full primary · Years 1–8
208 students
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
| Measure | Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao Clarkville, Canterbury | Ōhoka School Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #101 of 187 | #31 of 187 |
| National rank | #642 of 1,559 | #246 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 208 | 224 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 406 |
| Total roll | 208 | 224 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 39.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clarkville | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clarkville.school.nz/ | www.ohoka.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōhoka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 59.3).
- •Ōhoka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 429).
- •Ōhoka School does better on roll size (224 vs 208).
- •Ōhoka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.1% vs -1%).
- •Ōhoka School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 208.
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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao better than Ōhoka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōhoka School ranks higher (76.5 vs 59.3 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 Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and Ōhoka School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Clarkville and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao: 429. Ōhoka School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao and Ōhoka School rank in Canterbury?
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao is 101st of 187 and Ōhoka School is 31st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).