Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka vs Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
740 students
| Measure | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury | Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #15 of 187 | #4 of 187 |
| National rank | #84 of 1,559 | #23 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 646 | 740 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 385 |
| Total roll | 646 | 740 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 6.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.oaklands.school.nz | www.halswell.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.0 vs 82.8).
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 410).
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School does better on roll size (740 vs 646).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs 3.5%).
- •Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 646.
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 Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School ranks higher (90.0 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 Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Halswell and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka: 410. Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School: 385. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School rank in Canterbury?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 and Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School is 4th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).