Geraldine High School vs Mackenzie College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 34 km 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
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
| Measure | Geraldine High School Geraldine, Canterbury | Mackenzie College Fairlie, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 57 | #42 of 57 |
| National rank | #188 of 486 | #248 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 598 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 451 |
| Total roll | 598 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 8.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81% | 70.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 44.1% |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| International students | 2.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Fairlie |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldinehs.school.nz | www.mackcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Geraldine High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.6 vs 48.1).
- •Mackenzie College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 453).
- •Geraldine High School does better on roll size (598 vs 195).
- •Mackenzie College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.2% vs 1%).
- •Geraldine High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81% vs 70.6%).
- •Geraldine High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 195.
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 Mackenzie College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Geraldine High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 48.1 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 Mackenzie College?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Fairlie in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine High School: 453. Mackenzie College: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine High School and Mackenzie College rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine High School is 29th of 57 and Mackenzie College is 42nd of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).