Ngutuawa School vs St Anne's School (Woolston)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 446 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
| Measure | Ngutuawa School Woolston, Canterbury | St Anne's School (Woolston) Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 187 | #110 of 187 |
| National rank | #1424 of 1,559 | #695 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 132 | 182 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 447 |
| Total roll | 132 | 182 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.1% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 35.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | bamford.school.nz | www.stannes.co.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 25.6).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 526).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on roll size (182 vs 132).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs 5.3%).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) is the larger school with 182 students compared with 132.
- •Ngutuawa School is a state school while St Anne's School (Woolston) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ngutuawa School better than St Anne's School (Woolston)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's School (Woolston) ranks higher (56.9 vs 25.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ngutuawa School and St Anne's School (Woolston)?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngutuawa School: 526. St Anne's School (Woolston): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngutuawa School and St Anne's School (Woolston) rank in Canterbury?
Ngutuawa School is 186th of 187 and St Anne's School (Woolston) is 110th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).