Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) vs Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 654 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
| Measure | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury | Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School Opawa, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 57 | #114 of 187 |
| National rank | #191 of 486 | #713 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 283 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 463 |
| Total roll | 283 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 7.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 9.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Opawa |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ch.steiner.school.nz | www.opawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (56.6 vs 56.5).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 463).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on roll size (376 vs 283).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.6% vs -17.4%).
- •Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 283.
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) better than Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School?
About 654 m in a straight line, between Opawa and Opawa in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School rank in Canterbury?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 and Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School is 114th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).