Craighead Diocesan School vs Timaru Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
| Measure | Craighead Diocesan School West End, Canterbury | Timaru Boys' High School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 57 | #35 of 57 |
| National rank | #23 of 486 | #208 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 410 | 793 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 457 |
| Total roll | 410 | 793 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.8% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 75.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 92.7% | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 9% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 7.6% |
| International students | 1.7% | 3% |
| suburb or town | West End | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.craighead.school.nz | www.timaruboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Craighead Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.5 vs 53.8).
- •Craighead Diocesan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 457).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll size (793 vs 410).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 7.8%).
- •Craighead Diocesan School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 75.4%).
- •Timaru Boys' High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 410.
- •Craighead Diocesan School is a state integrated school while Timaru Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Craighead Diocesan School is girls and Timaru Boys' High School is boys.
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 Timaru Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Craighead Diocesan School ranks higher (84.5 vs 53.8 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 Craighead Diocesan School and Timaru Boys' High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West End and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Craighead Diocesan School: 409. Timaru Boys' High School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Craighead Diocesan School and Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Craighead Diocesan School is 2nd of 57 and Timaru Boys' High School is 35th of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).