Springston School vs Te Rōhutu Whio
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
| Measure | Springston School Springston, Canterbury | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 187 | #47 of 187 |
| National rank | #549 of 1,559 | #339 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 238 | 360 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 429 |
| Total roll | 238 | 360 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.9% | 170.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Springston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.springston.school.nz | terohutuwhio.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Rōhutu Whio scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 63.1).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 433).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll size (360 vs 238).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll growth (5 years) (170.1% vs 0.9%).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio is the larger school with 360 students compared with 238.
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 Springston School better than Te Rōhutu Whio?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rōhutu Whio ranks higher (72.1 vs 63.1 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 Springston School and Te Rōhutu Whio?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Springston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Springston School: 433. Te Rōhutu Whio: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Springston School and Te Rōhutu Whio rank in Canterbury?
Springston School is 81st of 187 and Te Rōhutu Whio is 47th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).