Redwood School (Christchurch) vs Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 906 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Redwood School (Christchurch) Redwood, Canterbury | Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School Redwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 187 | #185 of 187 |
| National rank | #800 of 1,559 | #1420 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 303 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 533 |
| Total roll | 303 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.8% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Redwood | Redwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.redwoodprimary.school.nz | www.northcotechch.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.1 vs 25.8).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 533).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) does better on roll size (303 vs 162).
- •Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -4.3%).
- •Redwood School (Christchurch) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 162.
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 Redwood School (Christchurch) better than Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redwood School (Christchurch) ranks higher (53.1 vs 25.8 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 Redwood School (Christchurch) and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Redwood and Redwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwood School (Christchurch): 443. Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwood School (Christchurch) and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School rank in Canterbury?
Redwood School (Christchurch) is 127th of 187 and Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School is 185th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).