Parkview Pārua vs Temuka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 142 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkview Pārua
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
| Measure | Parkview Pārua Parklands, Canterbury | Temuka Primary School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 187 | #167 of 187 |
| National rank | #1118 of 1,559 | #1152 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 393 | 215 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 476 |
| Total roll | 393 | 215 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.1% | -11.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 25.1% |
| Pacific students | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.parkview.school.nz | www.temukaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parkview Pārua scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.6 vs 37.9).
- •Temuka Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 477).
- •Parkview Pārua does better on roll size (393 vs 215).
- •Parkview Pārua does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.1% vs -11.5%).
- •Parkview Pārua is the larger school with 393 students compared with 215.
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 Parkview Pārua better than Temuka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkview Pārua ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.9 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 Parkview Pārua and Temuka Primary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Parklands and Temuka in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkview Pārua: 477. Temuka Primary School: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkview Pārua and Temuka Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Parkview Pārua is 163rd of 187 and Temuka Primary School is 167th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).