Ferndale Te Ahu vs Rangi Ruru Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 371 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Te Ahu
Merivale · State special school
140 students
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students
| Measure | Ferndale Te Ahu Merivale, Canterbury | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 140 | 704 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | – |
| Total roll | 140 | 704 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.4% |
| Māori students | 32.1% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 0.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.6% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ferndaleschool.co.nz | www.rangiruru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on roll size (704 vs 140).
- •Ferndale Te Ahu does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.9% vs 10.2%).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 140.
- •Ferndale Te Ahu is a state school while Rangi Ruru Girls' School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ferndale Te Ahu is co-educational and Rangi Ruru Girls' School is girls.
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 Ferndale Te Ahu better than Rangi Ruru Girls' 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 Ferndale Te Ahu and Rangi Ruru Girls' School?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do Ferndale Te Ahu and Rangi Ruru Girls' School rank in Canterbury?
Ferndale Te Ahu is unranked and Rangi Ruru Girls' School is unranked among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).