Christchurch Boys' High School vs Wharenui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | Christchurch Boys' High School Riccarton, Canterbury | Wharenui School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 57 | #98 of 187 |
| National rank | #72 of 486 | #627 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,403 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 457 |
| Total roll | 1,403 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 40.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63.3% | – |
| Māori students | 13.1% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cbhs.school.nz | www.wharenui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.2 vs 60.1).
- •Christchurch Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 457).
- •Christchurch Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,403 vs 441).
- •Wharenui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.9% vs 1.1%).
- •Christchurch Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 441.
- •Christchurch Boys' High School is boys and Wharenui School is co-educational.
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 Boys' High School better than Wharenui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Boys' High School ranks higher (75.2 vs 60.1 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 Christchurch Boys' High School and Wharenui School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Boys' High School: 418. Wharenui School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Boys' High School and Wharenui School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Boys' High School is 12th of 57 and Wharenui School is 98th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).