Southbrook School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rangiora, Canterbury 7440 · Waimakariri District
#164 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#1135 of 1,559 nationally
About Southbrook School
Southbrook 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 259 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 164th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Rangiora; Southbrook School ranks 6th 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%)474
- Roll size (10%)259
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.3%
- 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 Southbrook School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 259
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Southbrook School has changed over time.
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Schools near Southbrook School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 211 m away
Te Matauru Primary
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
252 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 1.6 km away
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 2.0 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 2.6 km away
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 2.8 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 3.8 km away
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.3 km away
Woodend School
Woodend · State full primary · Years 1–8
612 students · 5.3 km away
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southbrook School a good school?
Southbrook School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #164 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 Southbrook School rank in Canterbury?
Southbrook School ranks #164 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #1135 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Southbrook School?
Southbrook School had 259 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Southbrook School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southbrook School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Southbrook School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southbrook School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.