Kimihia Parents' College vs Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue 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.
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston ยท State teen parent unit
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
355 students
| Measure | Kimihia Parents' College Woolston, Canterbury | Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #179 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #1292 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 355 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 499 |
| Total roll | โ | 355 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -76.5% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | โ | 20.3% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodcollege.school.nz | www.linwoodave.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 569).
- โขTe Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% 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 Huarahi Linwood Avenue 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 Kimihia Parents' College and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimihia Parents' College: 569. Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimihia Parents' College and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School rank in Canterbury?
Kimihia Parents' College is unranked and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is 179th of 187 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).