Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora vs St Margaret's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 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 ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,308 students
St Margaret's College
Merivale ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
866 students
| Measure | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton, Canterbury | St Margaret's College Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #4 of 57 | โ |
| National rank | #32 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 1,308 | 866 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | โ |
| Total roll | 1,308 | 866 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.1% | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82% | 90% |
| Mฤori students | 14.3% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| International students | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cghs.school.nz | www.stmargarets.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขChristchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll size (1,308 vs 866).
- โขSt Margaret's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs 4.3%).
- โขSt Margaret's College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.7% vs 94.1%).
- โขChristchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 866.
- โขChristchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is a state school while St Margaret's College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Margaret's College?
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 St Margaret's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora and St Margaret's College rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is 4th of 57 and St Margaret's College is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).