Te Kura o Tuahiwi vs Woodend School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Tuahiwi Kaiapoi, Canterbury | Woodend School Woodend, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 187 | #83 of 187 |
| National rank | #1164 of 1,559 | #551 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 612 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 453 |
| Total roll | 192 | 612 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.3% | 56.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 82.3% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiapoi | Woodend |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | tuahiwi.school.nz | www.woodend.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Woodend School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.1 vs 37.2).
- •Woodend School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 498).
- •Woodend School does better on roll size (612 vs 192).
- •Woodend School does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.6% vs 14.3%).
- •Woodend School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 192.
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 Kura o Tuahiwi better than Woodend School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodend School ranks higher (63.1 vs 37.2 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 Kura o Tuahiwi and Woodend School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kaiapoi and Woodend in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi: 498. Woodend School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura o Tuahiwi and Woodend School rank in Canterbury?
Te Kura o Tuahiwi is 169th of 187 and Woodend School is 83rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).