Kimihia Parents' College vs St Anne's School (Woolston)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston ยท State teen parent unit
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
182 students
| Measure | Kimihia Parents' College Woolston, Canterbury | St Anne's School (Woolston) Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #110 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #695 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 447 |
| Total roll | โ | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -76.5% | 10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 35.2% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodcollege.school.nz | www.stannes.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Anne's School (Woolston) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 569).
- โขSt Anne's School (Woolston) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -76.5%).
- โขKimihia Parents' College is a state school while St Anne's School (Woolston) 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 Kimihia Parents' College better than St Anne's School (Woolston)?
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 Kimihia Parents' College and St Anne's School (Woolston)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimihia Parents' College: 569. St Anne's School (Woolston): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimihia Parents' College and St Anne's School (Woolston) rank in Canterbury?
Kimihia Parents' College is unranked and St Anne's School (Woolston) is 110th of 187 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).