Tamariki School vs Te Waka Unua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 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 Waka Unua School
Woolston ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
501 students
| Measure | Tamariki School Woolston, Canterbury | Te Waka Unua School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #162 of 187 |
| National rank | โ | #1074 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 51 | 501 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 509 |
| Total roll | 51 | 501 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.5% | 44.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 21.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woolston | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.tamariki.school.nz/ | www.tewaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (42.0 vs 41.5).
- โขTamariki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 509).
- โขTe Waka Unua School does better on roll size (501 vs 51).
- โขTe Waka Unua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs 2%).
- โขTe Waka Unua School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 51.
- โขTamariki School is a state integrated school while Te Waka Unua 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 Waka Unua 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 Tamariki School and Te Waka Unua School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woolston and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamariki School: 464. Te Waka Unua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamariki School and Te Waka Unua School rank in Canterbury?
Tamariki School is unranked and Te Waka Unua School is 162nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).