Avonhead School - Rakipaoa vs Riccarton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
| Measure | Avonhead School - Rakipaoa Avonhead, Canterbury | Riccarton High School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 187 | #22 of 57 |
| National rank | #332 of 1,559 | #156 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 614 | 1,111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 440 |
| Total roll | 614 | 1,111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.4% |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Avonhead | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.avonhead.school.nz | www.riccarton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Avonhead School - Rakipaoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.6 vs 61.8).
- •Avonhead School - Rakipaoa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 440).
- •Riccarton High School does better on roll size (1,111 vs 614).
- •Riccarton High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.7% vs -4.3%).
- •Riccarton High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 614.
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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa better than Riccarton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avonhead School - Rakipaoa ranks higher (72.6 vs 61.8 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 Avonhead School - Rakipaoa and Riccarton High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Avonhead and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa: 406. Riccarton High School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avonhead School - Rakipaoa and Riccarton High School rank in Canterbury?
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa is 45th of 187 and Riccarton High School is 22nd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).