Ashley Rakahuri School vs Rangiora Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
| Measure | Ashley Rakahuri School Ashley, Canterbury | Rangiora Borough School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 187 | #154 of 187 |
| National rank | #832 of 1,559 | #1008 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 463 |
| Total roll | 192 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -36.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 10.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashley | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashley.school.nz | www.rangiora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashley Rakahuri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.8 vs 44.6).
- •Ashley Rakahuri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 463).
- •Rangiora Borough School does better on roll size (331 vs 192).
- •Ashley Rakahuri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -36.2%).
- •Rangiora Borough School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 192.
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 Ashley Rakahuri School better than Rangiora Borough School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashley Rakahuri School ranks higher (51.8 vs 44.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashley Rakahuri School and Rangiora Borough School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ashley and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashley Rakahuri School: 444. Rangiora Borough School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashley Rakahuri School and Rangiora Borough School rank in Canterbury?
Ashley Rakahuri School is 135th of 187 and Rangiora Borough School is 154th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).