Opihi College vs Temuka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 906 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opihi College
Temuka ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
273 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
215 students
| Measure | Opihi College Temuka, Canterbury | Temuka Primary School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 57 | #167 of 187 |
| National rank | #374 of 486 | #1152 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 273 | 215 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 476 |
| Total roll | 273 | 215 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -11.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.1% | 25.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.opihicollege.school.nz/ | www.temukaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTemuka Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 30.5).
- โขTemuka Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 504).
- โขOpihi College does better on roll size (273 vs 215).
- โขOpihi College does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -11.5%).
- โขOpihi College is the larger school with 273 students compared with 215.
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 Opihi College better than Temuka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Temuka Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 30.5 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 Opihi College and Temuka Primary School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Temuka and Temuka in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opihi College: 504. Temuka Primary School: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opihi College and Temuka Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Opihi College is 55th of 57 and Temuka Primary School is 167th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).