Pītau-Allenvale School vs Waitaha School
A head-to-head comparison of two special school schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pītau-Allenvale School
Belfast · State special school
135 students
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students
| Measure | Pītau-Allenvale School Belfast, Canterbury | Waitaha School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Special School |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 135 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 462 |
| Total roll | 135 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.4% | 29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belfast | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenvale.school.nz | waitaha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waitaha School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 466).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School does better on roll size (135 vs 129).
- •Waitaha School does better on roll growth (5 years) (29.5% vs -4.4%).
- •Pītau-Allenvale School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 129.
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 Pītau-Allenvale School better than Waitaha School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pītau-Allenvale School and Waitaha School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Belfast and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pītau-Allenvale School: 466. Waitaha School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pītau-Allenvale School and Waitaha School rank in Canterbury?
Pītau-Allenvale School is unranked and Waitaha School is unranked among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).