Best state integrated schools in Timaru District (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 6 schools in Timaru District, Canterbury. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 185Craighead Diocesan SchoolWest End · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 409 · 410 students
- 269St Joseph's School (Timaru)Timaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 218 students
- 364Sacred Heart School (Timaru)Timaru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 232 students
- 460Timaru Christian SchoolWatlington · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 170 students
- 558Roncalli CollegeTimaru · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 500 students
- 647St Joseph's School (Temuka)Temuka · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 110 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craighead Diocesan School West End · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 84.5 Top 5% | 409 | 410 |
| 2 | St Joseph's School (Timaru) Timaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 403 | 218 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart School (Timaru) Timaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.0 Top 50% | 438 | 232 |
| 4 | Timaru Christian School Watlington · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 60.4 Top 50% | 446 | 170 |
| 5 | Roncalli College Timaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 58.1 Top 50% | 446 | 500 |
| 6 | St Joseph's School (Temuka) Temuka · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.7 Lower 50% | 451 | 110 |
Craighead Diocesan School in West End leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Timaru District with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Canterbury state integrated schools rankings, every school on the Timaru District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Timaru District?
Craighead Diocesan School in West End, Canterbury ranks first among state integrated schools in Timaru District with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.5 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 409).
How are state integrated schools in Timaru District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.