Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora vs Elmwood Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students
Elmwood Normal School
Merivale · State contributing · Years 1–6
564 students
| Measure | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton, Canterbury | Elmwood Normal School Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 57 | #2 of 187 |
| National rank | #32 of 486 | #19 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,308 | 564 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 376 |
| Total roll | 1,308 | 564 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82% | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 6% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 3.7% |
| International students | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cghs.school.nz | www.elmwood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.7 vs 81.0).
- •Elmwood Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 419).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll size (1,308 vs 564).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.3% vs 1%).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 564.
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is girls and Elmwood Normal 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 Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora better than Elmwood Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elmwood Normal School ranks higher (90.7 vs 81.0 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 Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora and Elmwood Normal School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Merivale in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora: 419. Elmwood Normal School: 376. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora and Elmwood Normal School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is 4th of 57 and Elmwood Normal School is 2nd of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).