Ngutuawa School vs Te Waka Unua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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
Te Waka Unua School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
501 students
| Measure | Ngutuawa School Woolston, Canterbury | Te Waka Unua School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 187 | #162 of 187 |
| National rank | #1424 of 1,559 | #1074 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 132 | 501 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 509 |
| Total roll | 132 | 501 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.1% | 44.9% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | bamford.school.nz | www.tewaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Waka Unua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 25.6).
- •Te Waka Unua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 526).
- •Te Waka Unua School does better on roll size (501 vs 132).
- •Ngutuawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs 2.1%).
- •Te Waka Unua School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 132.
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 Te Waka Unua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Waka Unua School ranks higher (41.5 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 Te Waka Unua School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngutuawa School: 526. Te Waka Unua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngutuawa School and Te Waka Unua School rank in Canterbury?
Ngutuawa School is 186th of 187 and Te Waka Unua School is 162nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).