Te Rōhutu Whio vs Waitaha School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students
| Measure | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston, Canterbury | Waitaha School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #47 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #339 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 360 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 462 |
| Total roll | 360 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 170.1% | 29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | terohutuwhio.school.nz/ | waitaha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 462).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll size (360 vs 129).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll growth (5 years) (170.1% vs 29.5%).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio is the larger school with 360 students compared with 129.
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 Rōhutu Whio 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 Rōhutu Whio and Waitaha School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Rōhutu Whio: 429. Waitaha School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Rōhutu Whio and Waitaha School rank in Canterbury?
Te Rōhutu Whio is 47th of 187 and Waitaha School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).