Schools in North New Brighton, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 1,641 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 478.
North New Brighton, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,641 students. By level there are 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Avonside Girls' High School (53.5, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Rāwhiti School (47.4, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Avonside Girls' High School (1,090 students), Rāwhiti School (551 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in North New Brighton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 154Avonside Girls' High SchoolNorth New Brighton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 472 · 1,090 students
- 247Rāwhiti SchoolNorth New Brighton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 478 · 551 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avonside Girls' High School North New Brighton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 53.5 Top 50% | 472 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Rāwhiti School North New Brighton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.4 Lower 50% | 478 | 551 |
Compare the top 2 schools in North New Brighton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in North New Brighton?
Avonside Girls' High School is the highest-ranked school in North New Brighton with a Success Index (NZ) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in North New Brighton?
North New Brighton has 2 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary) educating 1,641 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in North New Brighton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in North New Brighton is 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.