Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka vs Prebbleton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
646 students
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students
| Measure | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury | Prebbleton School Prebbleton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #15 of 187 | #3 of 187 |
| National rank | #84 of 1,559 | #22 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 646 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 379 |
| Total roll | 646 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 6.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Prebbleton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.oaklands.school.nz | www.prebbleton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Prebbleton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.2 vs 82.8).
- •Prebbleton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 410).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll size (646 vs 573).
- •Prebbleton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs 6.1%).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is the larger school with 646 students compared with 573.
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 Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka better than Prebbleton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Prebbleton School ranks higher (90.2 vs 82.8 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 Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Prebbleton School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Prebbleton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka: 410. Prebbleton School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Prebbleton School rank in Canterbury?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 and Prebbleton School is 3rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).