Riccarton High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Sockburn, Canterbury 8042 · Christchurch City
#22 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#156 of 486 nationally
About Riccarton High School
Riccarton High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Sockburn, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,111 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (79th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 4.1%.
There are 4 schools in Sockburn; Riccarton High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)440
- Roll size (10%)1,111
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)55.4%
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 Riccarton High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,111
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 55.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Riccarton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Riccarton High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Riccarton High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Riccarton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 334 m away
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 585 m away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 820 m away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 849 m away
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students · 857 m away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.4 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 1.5 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.7 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Christchurch · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
173 students · 2.2 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riccarton High School a good school?
Riccarton High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 Riccarton High School rank in Canterbury?
Riccarton High School ranks #22 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #156 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riccarton High School?
Riccarton High School had 1,111 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Riccarton High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Riccarton High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riccarton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riccarton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.