Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora vs Ferndale Te Ahu
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
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students
| Measure | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton, Canterbury | Ferndale Te Ahu Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #4 of 57 | – |
| National rank | #32 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 1,308 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 521 |
| Total roll | 1,308 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 14.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82% | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 32.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| International students | 3.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cghs.school.nz | www.ferndaleschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 521).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll size (1,308 vs 140).
- •Ferndale Te Ahu does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.9% vs 4.3%).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 140.
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is girls and Ferndale Te Ahu 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 Ferndale Te Ahu?
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 Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora and Ferndale Te Ahu?
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. Ferndale Te Ahu: 521. 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 Ferndale Te Ahu rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is 4th of 57 and Ferndale Te Ahu is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).