Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) vs TKKM o Waitaha
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 km 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
TKKM o Waitaha
Waltham · State composite · Years 1–13
225 students
| Measure | Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) Opawa, Canterbury | TKKM o Waitaha Waltham, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 57 | #54 of 57 |
| National rank | #191 of 486 | #363 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 283 | 225 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 519 |
| Total roll | 283 | 225 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 68.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 52.4% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opawa | Waltham |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ch.steiner.school.nz | whakapumau.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.6 vs 32.3).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 519).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) does better on roll size (283 vs 225).
- •TKKM o Waitaha does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.7% vs -17.4%).
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is the larger school with 283 students compared with 225.
- •Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Waitaha 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 TKKM o Waitaha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) ranks higher (56.6 vs 32.3 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 Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and TKKM o Waitaha?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Opawa and Waltham in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch): 410. TKKM o Waitaha: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) and TKKM o Waitaha rank in Canterbury?
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch) is 30th of 57 and TKKM o Waitaha is 54th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).