Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka vs Waitākiri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students
| Measure | Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka Parklands, Canterbury | Waitākiri Primary School Burwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 187 | #133 of 187 |
| National rank | #854 of 1,559 | #824 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 459 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 452 |
| Total roll | 459 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.1% | -10.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Parklands | Burwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.queenspark.school.nz | www.waitakiri.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waitākiri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.2 vs 50.7).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 453).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on roll size (558 vs 459).
- •Waitākiri Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.7% vs -21.1%).
- •Waitākiri Primary School is the larger school with 558 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 Waitākiri Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitākiri Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 Waitākiri Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Parklands and Burwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka: 453. Waitākiri Primary School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka and Waitākiri Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka is 136th of 187 and Waitākiri Primary School is 133rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).