Greendale School vs Omarama School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 198 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greendale School
Greendale ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
33 students
Omarama School
Omarama ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
28 students
| Measure | Greendale School Greendale, Canterbury | Omarama School Omarama, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 33 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 434 |
| Total roll | 33 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -55.6% | -35.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greendale | Omarama |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.greendale.school.nz | www.omarama.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.3 vs 53.0).
- โขGreendale School does better on roll size (33 vs 28).
- โขOmarama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-35.3% vs -55.6%).
- โขGreendale School is the larger school with 33 students compared with 28.
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 Greendale School better than Omarama School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Greendale School and Omarama School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Greendale and Omarama in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greendale School: 434. Omarama School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greendale School and Omarama School rank in Canterbury?
Greendale School is unranked and Omarama School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).