Rangiora New Life School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Southbrook, Canterbury 7400 · Waimakariri District
#17 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury
#119 of 486 nationally
About Rangiora New Life School
Rangiora New Life School is a state integrated composite located in Southbrook, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 469 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 17th of 57 ranked composite schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0.4%.
There are 2 schools in Southbrook; Rangiora New Life School ranks 1st of 2 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%)434
- Roll size (10%)469
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.1%
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 New Life School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 469
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rangiora New Life School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rangiora New Life School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rangiora New Life School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rangiora New Life School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 211 m away
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 1.4 km away
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 1.8 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 2.5 km away
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 2.6 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 4.0 km away
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.1 km away
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 5.3 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 5.5 km away
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Marian College
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Roncalli College
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Timaru Christian School
Watlington · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rangiora New Life School a good school?
Rangiora New Life School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 Rangiora New Life School rank in Canterbury?
Rangiora New Life School ranks #17 of 57 composite schools in Canterbury and #119 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rangiora New Life School?
Rangiora New Life School had 469 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Rangiora New Life School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rangiora New Life School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Rangiora New Life School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rangiora New Life School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.