Kaiapoi High School vs Oxford Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 38 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
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
| Measure | Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Oxford Area School Oxford, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 57 | #34 of 57 |
| National rank | #198 of 486 | #207 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,044 | 496 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 465 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 496 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.5% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.4% | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 54.6% | 50.9% |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| International students | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Oxford |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kaiapoi.school.nz | www.oxford.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaiapoi High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 54.0).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 496).
- •Kaiapoi High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.5% vs 3.4%).
- •Oxford Area School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Kaiapoi High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 496.
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 Oxford Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaiapoi High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 54.0 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 Oxford Area School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Oxford in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiapoi High School: 465. Oxford Area School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiapoi High School and Oxford Area School rank in Canterbury?
Kaiapoi High School is 32nd of 57 and Oxford Area School is 34th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).