Harewood School vs Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harewood School
Harewood · State contributing · Years 1–6
167 students
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
646 students
| Measure | Harewood School Harewood, Canterbury | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #68 of 187 | #15 of 187 |
| National rank | #467 of 1,559 | #84 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 167 | 646 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 410 |
| Total roll | 167 | 646 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.6% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Harewood | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.harewood.school.nz | www.oaklands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 66.5).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll size (646 vs 167).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -5%).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is the larger school with 646 students compared with 167.
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 Harewood School better than Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka ranks higher (82.8 vs 66.5 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 Harewood School and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Harewood and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Harewood School: 410. Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Harewood School and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka rank in Canterbury?
Harewood School is 68th of 187 and Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).