Tamariki School vs Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamariki School
Woolston ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
51 students
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
355 students
| Measure | Tamariki School Woolston, Canterbury | Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #179 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #1292 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 51 | 355 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 499 |
| Total roll | 51 | 355 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.5% | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.tamariki.school.nz/ | www.linwoodave.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTamariki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.0 vs 31.5).
- โขTamariki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 499).
- โขTe Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on roll size (355 vs 51).
- โขTamariki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -12.8%).
- โขTe Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 51.
- โขTamariki School is a state integrated school while Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue 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 Tamariki School better than Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamariki School ranks higher (42.0 vs 31.5 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 Tamariki School and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamariki School: 464. Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamariki School and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School rank in Canterbury?
Tamariki School is unranked and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is 179th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).