Geraldine High School vs Twizel Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 94 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine High School
Geraldine ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
598 students
Twizel Area School
Twizel ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
251 students
| Measure | Geraldine High School Geraldine, Canterbury | Twizel Area School Twizel, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 57 | #24 of 57 |
| National rank | #188 of 486 | #169 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 598 | 251 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 452 |
| Total roll | 598 | 251 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 5.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 50% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.4% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| International students | 2.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Twizel |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldinehs.school.nz | www.twizel.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTwizel Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.3 vs 57.6).
- โขTwizel Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 453).
- โขGeraldine High School does better on roll size (598 vs 251).
- โขTwizel Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs 1%).
- โขGeraldine High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 251.
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 Twizel Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Twizel Area School ranks higher (60.3 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 Twizel Area School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Twizel in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Geraldine High School: 453. Twizel Area School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Geraldine High School and Twizel Area School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine High School is 29th of 57 and Twizel Area School is 24th of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).