Geraldine High School vs Rangiora High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 140 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
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
| Measure | Geraldine High School Geraldine, Canterbury | Rangiora High School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 57 | #26 of 57 |
| National rank | #188 of 486 | #176 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 598 | 1,675 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 454 |
| Total roll | 598 | 1,675 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81% | 77.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | 51.2% |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| International students | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldinehs.school.nz | www.rangiorahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangiora High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.8 vs 57.6).
- •Geraldine High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 454).
- •Rangiora High School does better on roll size (1,675 vs 598).
- •Rangiora High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs 1%).
- •Geraldine High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81% vs 77.4%).
- •Rangiora High School is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 598.
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 Rangiora High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangiora High School ranks higher (58.8 vs 57.6 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 Rangiora High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine High School: 453. Rangiora High School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine High School and Rangiora High School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine High School is 29th of 57 and Rangiora High School is 26th of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).