Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka vs Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.1 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
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 187 | #182 of 187 |
| National rank | #84 of 1,559 | #1362 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 646 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 535 |
| Total roll | 646 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 112.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 35.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.oaklands.school.nz | www.rowley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 28.4).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 535).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll size (646 vs 227).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs 6.1%).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is the larger school with 646 students compared with 227.
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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka ranks higher (82.8 vs 28.4 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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka: 410. Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School rank in Canterbury?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).