Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Timaru District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 7 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)UE: 92.7%
- 258Roncalli CollegeTimaru · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 62.5%
- 349Timaru Girls' High SchoolTimaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 57.3%
- 458Geraldine High SchoolGeraldine · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 50%
- 554Timaru Boys' High SchoolWest End · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 45.8%
- 636Mountainview High SchoolTimaru · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 40%
- 731Opihi CollegeTemuka · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 25%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craighead Diocesan School West End · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 92.7% | 84.5 Top 5% | 409 | 410 |
| 2 | Roncalli College Timaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 62.5% | 58.1 Top 50% | 446 | 500 |
| 3 | Timaru Girls' High School Timaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 57.3% | 48.5 Top 50% | 474 | 484 |
| 4 | Geraldine High School Geraldine · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 50% | 57.6 Top 50% | 453 | 598 |
| 5 | Timaru Boys' High School West End · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.8% | 53.8 Top 50% | 457 | 793 |
| 6 | Mountainview High School Timaru · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40% | 35.6 Lower 50% | 494 | 448 |
| 7 | Opihi College Temuka · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 25% | 30.5 Lower 50% | 504 | 273 |
Craighead Diocesan School in West End leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Timaru District with UE 92.7%. Of the 7 schools shown, 5 are state, 2 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Canterbury secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Timaru District?
Craighead Diocesan School in West End, Canterbury ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Timaru District with UE 92.7% (Equity Index (EQI): 409).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Timaru District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.