Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka vs Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 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 Whānau o Ōtūmatua
Halswell · State special school
10 students
| Measure | Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka Halswell, Canterbury | Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #15 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #84 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 646 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 540 |
| Total roll | 646 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | -54.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Halswell | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.oaklands.school.nz | www.otumatua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 540).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll size (646 vs 10).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs -54.5%).
- •Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is the larger school with 646 students compared with 10.
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 Whānau o Ōtūmatua?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua?
About 1.1 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 Whānau o Ōtūmatua: 540. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua rank in Canterbury?
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka is 15th of 187 and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).