Kimihia Parents' College vs Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimihia Parents' College
Woolston · State teen parent unit
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
| Measure | Kimihia Parents' College Woolston, Canterbury | Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #114 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #713 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | – | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 463 |
| Total roll | – | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -76.5% | 7.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | – | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | – | 9.3% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodcollege.school.nz | www.opawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 569).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.6% 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 Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa 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 Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimihia Parents' College: 569. Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimihia Parents' College and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School rank in Canterbury?
Kimihia Parents' College is unranked and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is 114th of 187 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).