Schools in Sockburn, Canterbury (2026)
4 schools · 2,431 students · 2 state integrated, 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 440.
Sockburn, in Canterbury, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,431 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 2 state integrated, 2 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Sockburn's schools is 440, in line with the Canterbury median. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Our Lady of Victories (85.5, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Thomas of Canterbury College (77.3, top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Riccarton High School (61.8, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Riccarton High School (1,111 students), St Thomas of Canterbury College (686 students), Te Kāpehu Riccarton School (371 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Sockburn
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 186Our Lady of VictoriesSockburn · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 376 · 263 students
- 277St Thomas of Canterbury CollegeSockburn · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 430 · 686 students
- 362Riccarton High SchoolSockburn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 440 · 1,111 students
- 457Te Kāpehu Riccarton SchoolSockburn · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 371 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Lady of Victories Sockburn · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 85.5 Top 5% | 376 | 263 |
| 2 | St Thomas of Canterbury College Sockburn · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.3 Top 25% | 430 | 686 |
| 3 | Riccarton High School Sockburn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.8 Top 50% | 440 | 1,111 |
| 4 | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.9 Top 50% | 462 | 371 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sockburn?
Our Lady of Victories is the highest-ranked school in Sockburn with a Success Index (NZ) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Sockburn?
Sockburn has 4 schools (2 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 2,431 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Sockburn?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Sockburn is 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.