Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate vs Wharenui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
291 students
Wharenui School
Riccarton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
441 students
| Measure | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury | Wharenui School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 187 | #98 of 187 |
| National rank | #636 of 1,559 | #627 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 291 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 457 |
| Total roll | 291 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | 40.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.3% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 9.1% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kirkwood.school.nz | www.wharenui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (59.4 vs 60.1).
- โขKahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 457).
- โขWharenui School does better on roll size (441 vs 291).
- โขWharenui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.9% vs -22.8%).
- โขWharenui School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 291.
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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate better than Wharenui 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Wharenui School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate: 430. Wharenui School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Wharenui School rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 and Wharenui School is 98th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).