Middleton Grange School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riccarton, Canterbury 8041 · Christchurch City
#3 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#24 of 486 nationally
About Middleton Grange School
Middleton Grange School is a state integrated composite located in Riccarton, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,395 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of composite schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 7.2%.
There are 5 schools in Riccarton; Middleton Grange School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)404
- Roll size (10%)1,395
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)83.5%
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 Middleton Grange School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 404
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,395
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 83.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Middleton Grange School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Middleton Grange School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Middleton Grange School has changed over time.
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Schools near Middleton Grange School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 820 m away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 958 m away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.0 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.1 km away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 1.1 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 1.4 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 1.5 km away
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.6 km away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 1.7 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Fendalton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
381 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Bishopdale · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
301 students
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Opawa · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
283 students
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Middleton Grange School a good school?
Middleton Grange School has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Middleton Grange School rank in Canterbury?
Middleton Grange School ranks #3 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #24 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Middleton Grange School?
Middleton Grange School had 1,395 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Middleton Grange School a primary school or a secondary school?
Middleton Grange School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Middleton Grange School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Middleton Grange School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.