Geraldine Primary School vs Woodbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Woodbury School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
| Measure | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury | Woodbury School Geraldine, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #119 of 187 | #59 of 187 |
| National rank | #744 of 1,559 | #416 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 278 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 412 |
| Total roll | 278 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 5% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Geraldine |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ | www.woodbury.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodbury School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.1 vs 55.2).
- •Woodbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 439).
- •Geraldine Primary School does better on roll size (278 vs 119).
- •Woodbury School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs -10.9%).
- •Geraldine Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 119.
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 Geraldine Primary School better than Woodbury School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodbury School ranks higher (69.1 vs 55.2 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 Geraldine Primary School and Woodbury School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Geraldine in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine Primary School: 439. Woodbury School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine Primary School and Woodbury School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 and Woodbury School is 59th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).