Catholic Cathedral College vs Roncalli College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 148 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Cathedral College
Phillipstown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
597 students
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students
| Measure | Catholic Cathedral College Phillipstown, Canterbury | Roncalli College Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 57 | #28 of 57 |
| National rank | #120 of 486 | #184 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 597 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 446 |
| Total roll | 597 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.3% | 0.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.7% | 83.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 15.9% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Phillipstown | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cathcollege.school.nz | www.roncalli.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Catholic Cathedral College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.2 vs 58.1).
- •Roncalli College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 448).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on roll size (597 vs 500).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.3% vs 0.8%).
- •Catholic Cathedral College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 83.9%).
- •Catholic Cathedral College is the larger school with 597 students compared with 500.
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 Catholic Cathedral College better than Roncalli College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Catholic Cathedral College ranks higher (67.2 vs 58.1 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 Catholic Cathedral College and Roncalli College?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Phillipstown and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Catholic Cathedral College: 448. Roncalli College: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Catholic Cathedral College and Roncalli College rank in Canterbury?
Catholic Cathedral College is 18th of 57 and Roncalli College is 28th of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).