Schools in Rangiora, Canterbury (2026)
6 schools · 3,015 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 454.
Rangiora, in Canterbury, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,015 students. By level there are 5 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 5 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Rangiora's schools is 454, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Rangiora) (70.1, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Te Koromiko Swannanoa School (64.6, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Te Matauru Primary (61.1, top 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 Rangiora High School (1,675 students), Rangiora Borough School (331 students), Te Koromiko Swannanoa School (311 students).
Ranked schools in Rangiora
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 170St Joseph's School (Rangiora)Rangiora · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 187 students
- 265Te Koromiko Swannanoa SchoolRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 311 students
- 361Te Matauru PrimaryRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 252 students
- 459Rangiora High SchoolRangiora · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 454 · 1,675 students
- 545Rangiora Borough SchoolRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 331 students
- 639Southbrook SchoolRangiora · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 259 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 70.1 Top 25% | 420 | 187 |
| 2 | Te Koromiko Swannanoa School Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 419 | 311 |
| 3 | Te Matauru Primary Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.1 Top 50% | 445 | 252 |
| 4 | Rangiora High School Rangiora · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 58.8 Top 50% | 454 | 1,675 |
| 5 | Rangiora Borough School Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.6 Lower 50% | 463 | 331 |
| 6 | Southbrook School Rangiora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.0 Lower 50% | 474 | 259 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rangiora side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rangiora?
St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is the highest-ranked school in Rangiora with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Rangiora?
Rangiora has 6 schools (5 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 3,015 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Rangiora?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Rangiora is 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.