Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka vs Rāwhiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
| Measure | Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka Parklands, Canterbury | Rāwhiti School North New Brighton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 187 | #145 of 187 |
| National rank | #854 of 1,559 | #942 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 459 | 551 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 478 |
| Total roll | 459 | 551 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.1% | 0.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 36.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | North New Brighton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.queenspark.school.nz | www.rawhiti.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.7 vs 47.4).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 478).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll size (551 vs 459).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -21.1%).
- •Rāwhiti School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 459.
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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka better than Rāwhiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka ranks higher (50.7 vs 47.4 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 Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Rāwhiti School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Parklands and North New Brighton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka: 453. Rāwhiti School: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Rāwhiti School rank in Canterbury?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is 136th of 187 and Rāwhiti School is 145th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).