Avonside Girls' High School vs Timaru Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 155 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonside Girls' High School
North New Brighton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,090 students
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
| Measure | Avonside Girls' High School North New Brighton, Canterbury | Timaru Girls' High School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 57 | #40 of 57 |
| National rank | #210 of 486 | #246 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,090 | 484 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 474 |
| Total roll | 1,090 | 484 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.8% | 74.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.4% | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 11.8% |
| International students | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | North New Brighton | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.avonside.school.nz | www.timarugirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Avonside Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.5 vs 48.5).
- •Avonside Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 474).
- •Avonside Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,090 vs 484).
- •Timaru Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs 2.9%).
- •Avonside Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (77.8% vs 74.2%).
- •Avonside Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 484.
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 Avonside Girls' High School better than Timaru Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Avonside Girls' High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 48.5 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 Avonside Girls' High School and Timaru Girls' High School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between North New Brighton and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avonside Girls' High School: 472. Timaru Girls' High School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avonside Girls' High School and Timaru Girls' High School rank in Canterbury?
Avonside Girls' High School is 36th of 57 and Timaru Girls' High School is 40th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).