Pareawa Banks Avenue School vs Whītau School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
363 students
Whītau School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Pareawa Banks Avenue School Richmond, Canterbury | Whītau School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 187 | #168 of 187 |
| National rank | #750 of 1,559 | #1158 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 363 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 513 |
| Total roll | 363 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.3% | 37.9% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 27.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Richmond | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pareawabanksave.school.nz | www.linwoodnorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 37.6).
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 513).
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School does better on roll size (363 vs 314).
- •Whītau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7% vs 3.4%).
- •Pareawa Banks Avenue School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 314.
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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School better than Whītau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pareawa Banks Avenue School ranks higher (55.0 vs 37.6 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 Pareawa Banks Avenue School and Whītau School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pareawa Banks Avenue School: 466. Whītau School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pareawa Banks Avenue School and Whītau School rank in Canterbury?
Pareawa Banks Avenue School is 120th of 187 and Whītau School is 168th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).