Aidanfield Christian School vs Middleton Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aidanfield Christian School
Aidanfield · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
477 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
| Measure | Aidanfield Christian School Aidanfield, Canterbury | Middleton Grange School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 57 | #3 of 57 |
| National rank | #22 of 486 | #24 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 477 | 1,395 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 404 |
| Total roll | 477 | 1,395 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 83.5% |
| Māori students | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| International students | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| suburb or town | Aidanfield | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.aidanfield.school.nz/ | www.middleton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (85.0 vs 84.4).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 404).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on roll size (1,395 vs 477).
- •Aidanfield Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22% vs 3.6%).
- •Middleton Grange School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aidanfield Christian School better than Middleton Grange School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aidanfield Christian School and Middleton Grange School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Aidanfield and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aidanfield Christian School: 377. Middleton Grange School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aidanfield Christian School and Middleton Grange School rank in Canterbury?
Aidanfield Christian School is 1st of 57 and Middleton Grange School is 3rd of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).