Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 16 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
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students
| Measure | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton, Canterbury | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 57 | #7 of 57 |
| National rank | #32 of 486 | #56 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,308 | 1,438 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 423 |
| Total roll | 1,308 | 1,438 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.1% | 90.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82% | 69.5% |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 2.1% |
| International students | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Lincoln |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cghs.school.nz | www.lincoln.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.0 vs 77.9).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 423).
- •Lincoln High School does better on roll size (1,438 vs 1,308).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.3% vs 3.2%).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 1,308.
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is girls and Lincoln High 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 Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora ranks higher (81.0 vs 77.9 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 Lincoln High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Lincoln in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora: 419. Lincoln High School: 423. 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 Lincoln High School rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is 4th of 57 and Lincoln High School is 7th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).