Kingslea School vs Te Pā o Rākaihautū
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 Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students
| Measure | Kingslea School Richmond, Canterbury | Te Pā o Rākaihautū Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #51 of 57 |
| National rank | – | #328 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Composite |
| Year range | – | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 117 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 517 |
| Total roll | 117 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.8% | -15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 78.9% |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kingslea.school.nz | www.rakaihautu.com |
The verdict
- •Te Pā o Rākaihautū does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 569).
- •Te Pā o Rākaihautū does better on roll size (205 vs 117).
- •Kingslea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.8% vs -15.9%).
- •Te Pā o Rākaihautū is the larger school with 205 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 Pā o Rākaihautū?
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 Pā o Rākaihautū?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kingslea School: 569. Te Pā o Rākaihautū: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kingslea School and Te Pā o Rākaihautū rank in Canterbury?
Kingslea School is unranked and Te Pā o Rākaihautū is 51st of 57 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).