Geraldine High School vs Geraldine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 959 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Geraldine High School Geraldine, Canterbury | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 57 | #119 of 187 |
| National rank | #188 of 486 | #744 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 598 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 439 |
| Total roll | 598 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | – |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| International students | 2.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Geraldine |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldinehs.school.nz | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Geraldine High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.6 vs 55.2).
- •Geraldine Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 453).
- •Geraldine High School does better on roll size (598 vs 278).
- •Geraldine High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -10.9%).
- •Geraldine High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 278.
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 Geraldine High School better than Geraldine Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Geraldine High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 55.2 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 Geraldine High School and Geraldine Primary School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Geraldine and Geraldine in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine High School: 453. Geraldine Primary School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine High School and Geraldine Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine High School is 29th of 57 and Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).