Chertsey School vs Rakaia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chertsey School
Chertsey · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Rakaia School
Rakaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
| Measure | Chertsey School Chertsey, Canterbury | Rakaia School Rakaia, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #160 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1054 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 36 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 465 |
| Total roll | 36 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 53.8% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 12% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chertsey | Rakaia |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.chertsey.school.nz | www.rakaia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rakaia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.5 vs 27.1).
- •Rakaia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 502).
- •Rakaia School does better on roll size (200 vs 36).
- •Chertsey School does better on roll growth (5 years) (53.8% vs -3.6%).
- •Rakaia School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 36.
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 Chertsey School better than Rakaia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rakaia School ranks higher (42.5 vs 27.1 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 Chertsey School and Rakaia School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Chertsey and Rakaia in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chertsey School: 502. Rakaia School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chertsey School and Rakaia School rank in Canterbury?
Chertsey School is unranked and Rakaia School is 160th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).