Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka vs Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 40 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
| Measure | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #28 of 187 | #17 of 187 |
| National rank | #180 of 1,559 | #98 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 454 | 335 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 401 |
| Total roll | 454 | 335 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 21.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hoonhay.school.nz | www.ola.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 78.8).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 416).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on roll size (454 vs 335).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.4% vs 2.1%).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is the larger school with 454 students compared with 335.
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is a state school while Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka better than Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) ranks higher (81.9 vs 78.8 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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)?
About 40 m in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka: 416. Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch): 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) rank in Canterbury?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 and Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is 17th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).