Ōuruhia Model School vs Pītau-Allenvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōuruhia Model School
Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
| Measure | Ōuruhia Model School Ouruhia, Canterbury | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 20 | 135 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 466 |
| Total roll | 20 | 135 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -65.9% | -4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 18.5% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ouruhia | Belfast |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ouruhia.school.nz | www.allenvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōuruhia Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 466).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School does better on roll size (135 vs 20).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.4% vs -65.9%).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 20.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōuruhia Model School better than Pītau-Allenvale School?
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 Ōuruhia Model School and Pītau-Allenvale School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ouruhia and Belfast in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōuruhia Model School: 445. Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōuruhia Model School and Pītau-Allenvale School rank in Canterbury?
Ōuruhia Model School is unranked and Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).