Kimihia Parents' College vs Te Waka Unua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 120 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 Waka Unua School
Woolston ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
501 students
| Measure | Kimihia Parents' College Woolston, Canterbury | Te Waka Unua School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #162 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #1074 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 501 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 509 |
| Total roll | โ | 501 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -76.5% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 44.9% |
| Pacific students | โ | 21.6% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodcollege.school.nz | www.tewaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Waka Unua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 569).
- โขTe Waka Unua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% 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 Waka Unua 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 Waka Unua School?
About 120 m in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimihia Parents' College: 569. Te Waka Unua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimihia Parents' College and Te Waka Unua School rank in Canterbury?
Kimihia Parents' College is unranked and Te Waka Unua School is 162nd of 187 among teen parent unit schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).