Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora vs Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Christchurch Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,967 students
| Measure | Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora Riccarton, Canterbury | Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College Christchurch Central, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 57 | #48 of 57 |
| National rank | #32 of 486 | #302 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 | 1,967 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 468 |
| Total roll | 1,308 | 1,967 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.3% | -1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.1% | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82% | 40.8% |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 1.9% |
| International students | 3.6% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Christchurch Central |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.cghs.school.nz | www.hagley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.0 vs 40.2).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 468).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College does better on roll size (1,967 vs 1,308).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.3% vs -1.5%).
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.1% vs 66.3%).
- •Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is the larger school with 1,967 students compared with 1,308.
- •Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is girls and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College 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 Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora ranks higher (81.0 vs 40.2 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 Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Christchurch Central in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora: 419. Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College: 468. 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 Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College rank in Canterbury?
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora is 4th of 57 and Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College is 48th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).