Kaiapoi High School vs Ōhoka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Ōhoka School Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #32 of 57 | #31 of 187 |
| National rank | #198 of 486 | #246 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 224 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 406 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 224 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.5% | 39.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 54.6% | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| International students | 2.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoi.school.nz | www.ohoka.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōhoka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 55.0).
- •Ōhoka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 465).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 224).
- •Ōhoka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.1% vs 19.5%).
- •Kaiapoi High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 224.
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 Kaiapoi High School better than Ōhoka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōhoka School ranks higher (76.5 vs 55.0 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 Kaiapoi High School and Ōhoka School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi High School: 465. Ōhoka School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi High School and Ōhoka School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi High School is 32nd of 57 and Ōhoka School is 31st of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).