Rangiora Borough School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rangiora, Canterbury 7440 · Waimakariri District
#154 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1008 of 1,559 nationally
About Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora Borough School is a state full primary located in Rangiora, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 331 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 154th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.4%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Rangiora; Rangiora Borough School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)331
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-36.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Rangiora Borough School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 331
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -36.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rangiora Borough School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rangiora Borough School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 484 m away
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 933 m away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 1.1 km away
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 1.2 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 1.8 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 2.0 km away
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 3.5 km away
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 4.7 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.4 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Opawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
Amberley School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Waimataitai School
Timaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
475 students
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rangiora Borough School a good school?
Rangiora Borough School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #154 of 187 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 Rangiora Borough School rank in Canterbury?
Rangiora Borough School ranks #154 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1008 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rangiora Borough School?
Rangiora Borough School had 331 students in 2026, a change of -36% over five years.
Is Rangiora Borough School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rangiora Borough School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rangiora Borough School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rangiora Borough School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.