Te Rōhutu Whio vs Weedons School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.0 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
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
| Measure | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston, Canterbury | Weedons School Weedons, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 187 | #86 of 187 |
| National rank | #339 of 1,559 | #564 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 360 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 420 |
| Total roll | 360 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 170.1% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Weedons |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | terohutuwhio.school.nz/ | www.weedons.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rōhutu Whio scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 62.8).
- •Weedons School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 429).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll size (360 vs 160).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll growth (5 years) (170.1% vs -2.6%).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio is the larger school with 360 students compared with 160.
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 Weedons School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rōhutu Whio ranks higher (72.1 vs 62.8 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 Rōhutu Whio and Weedons School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Weedons in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Rōhutu Whio: 429. Weedons School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Rōhutu Whio and Weedons School rank in Canterbury?
Te Rōhutu Whio is 47th of 187 and Weedons School is 86th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).