Craighead Diocesan School vs Middleton Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 144 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craighead Diocesan School
West End · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
410 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
| Measure | Craighead Diocesan School West End, Canterbury | Middleton Grange School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 57 | #3 of 57 |
| National rank | #23 of 486 | #24 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 410 | 1,395 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 404 |
| Total roll | 410 | 1,395 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.8% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 94.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 92.7% | 83.5% |
| Māori students | 9% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 4.4% |
| International students | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| suburb or town | West End | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.craighead.school.nz | www.middleton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (84.5 vs 84.4).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 409).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on roll size (1,395 vs 410).
- •Craighead Diocesan School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.8% vs 3.6%).
- •Craighead Diocesan School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 94.5%).
- •Middleton Grange School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 410.
- •Craighead Diocesan School is girls and Middleton Grange 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 Craighead Diocesan School better than Middleton Grange School?
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 Craighead Diocesan School and Middleton Grange School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between West End and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Craighead Diocesan School: 409. Middleton Grange School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Craighead Diocesan School and Middleton Grange School rank in Canterbury?
Craighead Diocesan School is 2nd of 57 and Middleton Grange School is 3rd of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).