Hāpuku School vs Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 158 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāpuku School
Kaikoura · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
| Measure | Hāpuku School Kaikoura, Canterbury | Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #179 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1292 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 17 | 355 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 499 |
| Total roll | 17 | 355 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 94.1% | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikoura | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | hapuku.school.nz | www.linwoodave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.5 vs 26.3).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 501).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on roll size (355 vs 17).
- •Hāpuku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs -12.8%).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 17.
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 Hāpuku School better than Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School ranks higher (31.5 vs 26.3 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 Hāpuku School and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Kaikoura and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāpuku School: 501. Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāpuku School and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School rank in Canterbury?
Hāpuku School is unranked and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is 179th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).