Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka vs Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 187 | #182 of 187 |
| National rank | #180 of 1,559 | #1362 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 454 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 535 |
| Total roll | 454 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 112.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 35.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hoonhay.school.nz | www.rowley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 28.4).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 535).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on roll size (454 vs 227).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs 2.1%).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is the larger school with 454 students compared with 227.
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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka ranks higher (78.8 vs 28.4 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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
About 1.5 km 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. Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School rank in Canterbury?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).