Geraldine High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Geraldine, Canterbury 7930 · Timaru District
#29 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#188 of 486 nationally
About Geraldine High School
Geraldine High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Geraldine, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 598 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 29th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.4%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 2.8%.
There are 3 schools in Geraldine; Geraldine High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)453
- Roll size (10%)598
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)50%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Geraldine High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 598
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 50%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Geraldine High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Geraldine High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Geraldine High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Geraldine High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 959 m away
Woodbury School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 7.1 km away
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.4 km away
Winchester Rural School
Winchester · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
Akaroa Area School
Akaroa · State composite · Years 1–13
115 students
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Geraldine High School a good school?
Geraldine High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Geraldine High School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine High School ranks #29 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #188 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Geraldine High School?
Geraldine High School had 598 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Geraldine High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Geraldine High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Geraldine High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Geraldine High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.