St Anne's School (Woolston) vs Tamariki School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 525 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Tamariki School
Woolston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
| Measure | St Anne's School (Woolston) Woolston, Canterbury | Tamariki School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #695 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 182 | 51 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 464 |
| Total roll | 182 | 51 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.5% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 35.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stannes.co.nz | www.tamariki.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 42.0).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 464).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on roll size (182 vs 51).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs 2%).
- •St Anne's School (Woolston) is the larger school with 182 students compared with 51.
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 St Anne's School (Woolston) better than Tamariki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anne's School (Woolston) ranks higher (56.9 vs 42.0 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 St Anne's School (Woolston) and Tamariki School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Anne's School (Woolston): 447. Tamariki School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Anne's School (Woolston) and Tamariki School rank in Canterbury?
St Anne's School (Woolston) is 110th of 187 and Tamariki School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).