Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka vs Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 12 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
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
| Measure | Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka Parklands, Canterbury | Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 187 | #103 of 187 |
| National rank | #854 of 1,559 | #655 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 459 | 289 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 453 |
| Total roll | 459 | 289 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.1% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.queenspark.school.nz | www.spreydon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.7 vs 50.7).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka does better on roll size (459 vs 289).
- •Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs -21.1%).
- •Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is the larger school with 459 students compared with 289.
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 Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School ranks higher (58.7 vs 50.7 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 Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Parklands and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka: 453. Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School rank in Canterbury?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is 136th of 187 and Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School is 103rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).