Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School vs Te Pā o Rākaihautū
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 692 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Linwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
355 students
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Linwood · State composite · Years 1–13
205 students
| Measure | Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School Linwood, Canterbury | Te Pā o Rākaihautū Linwood, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 187 | #51 of 57 |
| National rank | #1292 of 1,559 | #328 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 355 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 517 |
| Total roll | 355 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 78.9% |
| Māori students | 26.8% | 95.6% |
| Pacific students | 20.3% | 21.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Linwood | Linwood |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.linwoodave.school.nz | www.rakaihautu.com |
The verdict
- •Te Pā o Rākaihautū scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 31.5).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 517).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on roll size (355 vs 205).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% vs -15.9%).
- •Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 205.
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 Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School better than Te Pā o Rākaihautū?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Pā o Rākaihautū ranks higher (36.8 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 Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School and Te Pā o Rākaihautū?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Linwood and Linwood in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School: 499. Te Pā o Rākaihautū: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School and Te Pā o Rākaihautū rank in Canterbury?
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School is 179th of 187 and Te Pā o Rākaihautū is 51st of 57 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).