Cheviot Area School vs Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 89 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot · State composite · Years 1–13
173 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
| Measure | Cheviot Area School Cheviot, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 57 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #254 of 486 | #259 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 173 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 464 |
| Total roll | 173 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.3% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 16.2% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Cheviot | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cheviot.school.nz/ | www.shirley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (47.6 vs 46.9).
- •Cheviot Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 464).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 173).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.6% vs -12.3%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 173.
- •Cheviot Area School is co-educational and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys.
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 Cheviot Area School better than Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheviot Area School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Cheviot and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cheviot Area School: 463. Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cheviot Area School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Cheviot Area School is 43rd of 57 and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).