Ōuruhia Model School vs Pleasant Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 152 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
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
| Measure | Ōuruhia Model School Ouruhia, Canterbury | Pleasant Point Primary School Pleasant Point, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #132 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #822 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 20 | 245 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 444 |
| Total roll | 20 | 245 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -65.9% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ouruhia | Pleasant Point |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ouruhia.school.nz | www.pointprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 46.8).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 445).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on roll size (245 vs 20).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.3% vs -65.9%).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School is the larger school with 245 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ōuruhia Model School better than Pleasant Point Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pleasant Point Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.8 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 Ōuruhia Model School and Pleasant Point Primary School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Ouruhia and Pleasant Point in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōuruhia Model School: 445. Pleasant Point Primary School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōuruhia Model School and Pleasant Point Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Ōuruhia Model School is unranked and Pleasant Point Primary School is 132nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).