Christchurch Adventist School vs Rangiora New Life School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 20 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
293 students
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
| Measure | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui, Canterbury | Rangiora New Life School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 57 | #17 of 57 |
| National rank | #99 of 486 | #119 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 293 | 469 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 434 |
| Total roll | 293 | 469 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.5% | 87.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.5% | 56.1% |
| Māori students | 3.8% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Papanui | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cas.school.nz | www.rnls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 67.3).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 435).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll size (469 vs 293).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.9% vs 2.3%).
- •Christchurch Adventist School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Rangiora New Life School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 293.
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 Christchurch Adventist School better than Rangiora New Life School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Adventist School ranks higher (70.9 vs 67.3 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 Christchurch Adventist School and Rangiora New Life School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Papanui and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Adventist School: 435. Rangiora New Life School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Adventist School and Rangiora New Life School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Adventist School is 15th of 57 and Rangiora New Life School is 17th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).