Schools in Geraldine, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 995 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 439.
Geraldine, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 995 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Geraldine's schools is 439, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Woodbury School (69.1, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Geraldine High School (57.6, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Geraldine Primary School (55.2, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Geraldine High School (598 students), Geraldine Primary School (278 students), Woodbury School (119 students).
Ranked schools in Geraldine
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 169Woodbury SchoolGeraldine · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 119 students
- 258Geraldine High SchoolGeraldine · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 598 students
- 355Geraldine Primary SchoolGeraldine · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 278 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury School Geraldine · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.1 Top 25% | 412 | 119 |
| 2 | Geraldine High School Geraldine · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 57.6 Top 50% | 453 | 598 |
| 3 | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.2 Top 50% | 439 | 278 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Geraldine side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Geraldine?
Woodbury School is the highest-ranked school in Geraldine with a Success Index (NZ) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Geraldine?
Geraldine has 3 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 995 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Geraldine?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Geraldine is 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.