Kingslea School vs Te Oraka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingslea School
Richmond · State special school
117 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
| Measure | Kingslea School Richmond, Canterbury | Te Oraka Shirley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #172 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1207 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | – | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 117 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 505 |
| Total roll | 117 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.8% | 42.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Shirley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kingslea.school.nz | www.sis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Oraka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 569).
- •Te Oraka does better on roll size (194 vs 117).
- •Kingslea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.8% vs 42.8%).
- •Te Oraka is the larger school with 194 students compared with 117.
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 Kingslea School better than Te Oraka?
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 Kingslea School and Te Oraka?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Shirley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingslea School: 569. Te Oraka: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingslea School and Te Oraka rank in Canterbury?
Kingslea School is unranked and Te Oraka is 172nd of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).