Gleniti School vs Oceanview Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gleniti School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Oceanview Heights School
Marchwiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
| Measure | Gleniti School Gleniti, Canterbury | Oceanview Heights School Marchwiel, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 187 | #187 of 187 |
| National rank | #179 of 1,559 | #1440 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 385 | 102 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 523 |
| Total roll | 385 | 102 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 50.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 29.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Marchwiel |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.gleniti.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Gleniti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 24.8).
- •Gleniti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 523).
- •Gleniti School does better on roll size (385 vs 102).
- •Oceanview Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 3.4%).
- •Gleniti School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 102.
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 Gleniti School better than Oceanview Heights School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gleniti School ranks higher (78.8 vs 24.8 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 Gleniti School and Oceanview Heights School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Marchwiel in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gleniti School: 414. Oceanview Heights School: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gleniti School and Oceanview Heights School rank in Canterbury?
Gleniti School is 27th of 187 and Oceanview Heights School is 187th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).