Schools in Phillipstown, Canterbury (2026)
2 schools · 1,837 students · 1 state integrated, 1 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 507.
Phillipstown, in Canterbury, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,837 students. By level there is 2 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 1 state integrated, 1 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Catholic Cathedral College (67.2, top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Te Aratai College (34.7, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Aratai College (1,240 students), Catholic Cathedral College (597 students).
Ranked schools in Phillipstown
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 167Catholic Cathedral CollegePhillipstown · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 448 · 597 students
- 235Te Aratai CollegePhillipstown · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 507 · 1,240 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Cathedral College Phillipstown · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 67.2 Top 25% | 448 | 597 |
| 2 | Te Aratai College Phillipstown · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 34.7 Lower 50% | 507 | 1,240 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Phillipstown?
Catholic Cathedral College is the highest-ranked school in Phillipstown with a Success Index (NZ) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Phillipstown?
Phillipstown has 2 schools (2 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,837 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Phillipstown?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Phillipstown is 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.