St Thomas of Canterbury College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Sockburn, Canterbury 8443 · Christchurch City
#9 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#61 of 486 nationally
About St Thomas of Canterbury College
St Thomas of Canterbury College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Sockburn, in the Christchurch City territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 686 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 9th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (62th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19%; pacific students 20.6%; international students 2.6%.
There are 4 schools in Sockburn; St Thomas of Canterbury College ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)430
- Roll size (10%)686
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)95.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)76%
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 St Thomas of Canterbury College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 686
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 95.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 76%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Thomas of Canterbury College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Thomas of Canterbury College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Thomas of Canterbury College has changed over time.
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Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students · 373 m away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 640 m away
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students · 857 m away
Villa Maria College
Upper Riccarton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
831 students · 1.1 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.1 km away
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students · 1.7 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
440 students · 2.0 km away
Ilam School
Ilam · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 2.1 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Wigram · State contributing · Years 1–6
492 students · 2.3 km away
Hornby High School
Hornby · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,015 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
Marian College
Northcote-Christchurch · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
427 students
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students
Hillview Christian School
St Martins · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
562 students
St Bede's College
Papanui · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
795 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas of Canterbury College a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury College has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 St Thomas of Canterbury College rank in Canterbury?
St Thomas of Canterbury College ranks #9 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #61 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Thomas of Canterbury College?
St Thomas of Canterbury College had 686 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury College a primary school or a secondary school?
St Thomas of Canterbury College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Thomas of Canterbury College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Thomas of Canterbury College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.