Te Rau Horopito vs Waitaha School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
100 students
Waitaha School
Rolleston ยท State special school
129 students
| Measure | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston, Canterbury | Waitaha School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #107 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #662 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 100 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 462 |
| Total roll | 100 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | terauhoropito.school.nz/ | waitaha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Rau Horopito does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 462).
- โขWaitaha School does better on roll size (129 vs 100).
- โขWaitaha School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 100.
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 Rau Horopito better than Waitaha 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 Te Rau Horopito and Waitaha School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Rau Horopito: 434. Waitaha School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Rau Horopito and Waitaha School rank in Canterbury?
Te Rau Horopito is 107th of 187 and Waitaha School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).