Opihi College vs Winchester Rural School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.7 km 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
Winchester Rural School
Winchester ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
121 students
| Measure | Opihi College Temuka, Canterbury | Winchester Rural School Winchester, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 57 | #155 of 187 |
| National rank | #374 of 486 | #1009 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 273 | 121 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 457 |
| Total roll | 273 | 121 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -16.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.1% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Winchester |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.opihicollege.school.nz/ | www.winchesterrural.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWinchester Rural School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.6 vs 30.5).
- โขWinchester Rural School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 504).
- โขOpihi College does better on roll size (273 vs 121).
- โขOpihi College does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -16.8%).
- โขOpihi College is the larger school with 273 students compared with 121.
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 Winchester Rural School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Winchester Rural School ranks higher (44.6 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 Winchester Rural School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Temuka and Winchester in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opihi College: 504. Winchester Rural School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opihi College and Winchester Rural School rank in Canterbury?
Opihi College is 55th of 57 and Winchester Rural School is 155th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).