Kimihia Parents' College vs Te Aratai College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 881 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston ยท State teen parent unit
Te Aratai College
Phillipstown ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,240 students
| Measure | Kimihia Parents' College Woolston, Canterbury | Te Aratai College Phillipstown, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #53 of 57 |
| National rank | โ | #345 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | โ | 1,240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 507 |
| Total roll | โ | 1,240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -76.5% | 70.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 60.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 33.3% |
| Mฤori students | โ | 27.1% |
| Pacific students | โ | 14.6% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Phillipstown |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodcollege.school.nz | tearatai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Aratai College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (507 vs 569).
- โขTe Aratai College does better on roll growth (5 years) (70.2% vs -76.5%).
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 Te Aratai College?
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 Te Aratai College?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Woolston and Phillipstown in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimihia Parents' College: 569. Te Aratai College: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimihia Parents' College and Te Aratai College rank in Canterbury?
Kimihia Parents' College is unranked and Te Aratai College is 53rd of 57 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).