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Ellesmere CollegeShirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
| Measure | Ellesmere College Leeston, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 57 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #218 of 486 | #259 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 575 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 464 |
| Total roll | 575 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.2% | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.1% | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 18.3% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 8% |
| International students | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ellesmere.school.nz | www.shirley.school.nz |
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Success Index (NZ) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Equity Index (EQI): Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers. Total roll: Total enrolled students. Roll growth (5 yrs): Change in total roll over five years. Leavers with NCEA Level 2+: Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.