Ōuruhia Model School vs Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.3 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
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
| Measure | Ōuruhia Model School Ouruhia, Canterbury | Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka Parklands, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #136 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #854 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 20 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 453 |
| Total roll | 20 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -65.9% | -21.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Ouruhia | Parklands |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ouruhia.school.nz | www.queenspark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.7 vs 46.8).
- •Ōuruhia Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 453).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka does better on roll size (459 vs 20).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka does better on roll growth (5 years) (-21.1% vs -65.9%).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is the larger school with 459 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka ranks higher (50.7 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ouruhia and Parklands in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōuruhia Model School: 445. Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōuruhia Model School and Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka rank in Canterbury?
Ōuruhia Model School is unranked and Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is 136th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).