Ōuruhia Model School vs Redwood School (Christchurch)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.5 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
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Ōuruhia Model School Ouruhia, Canterbury | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #127 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #800 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 20 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 443 |
| Total roll | 20 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -65.9% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ouruhia | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ouruhia.school.nz | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.1 vs 46.8).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 445).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (303 vs 20).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -65.9%).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 303 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 Redwood School (Christchurch)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redwood School (Christchurch) ranks higher (53.1 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 Redwood School (Christchurch)?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Ouruhia and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōuruhia Model School: 445. Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōuruhia Model School and Redwood School (Christchurch) rank in Canterbury?
Ōuruhia Model School is unranked and Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).