Te Kōmanawa Rowley School vs Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua
Halswell · State special school
10 students
| Measure | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua Halswell, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #182 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #1362 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 227 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 540 |
| Total roll | 227 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 112.8% | -54.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.3% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 35.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Halswell |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rowley.school.nz | www.otumatua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 540).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll size (227 vs 10).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs -54.5%).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 10.
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 Kōmanawa Rowley School better than Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua?
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 Te Kōmanawa Rowley School and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Halswell in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua: 540. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kōmanawa Rowley School and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua rank in Canterbury?
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 and Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).