He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate vs Rangi Ruru Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 963 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Merivale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
541 students
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students
| Measure | He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate Merivale, Canterbury | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #49 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #346 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 541 | 704 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | – |
| Total roll | 541 | 704 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 92.4% |
| Māori students | 10% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 0.3% |
| International students | 2% | 2.6% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.heaton.school.nz/ | www.rangiruru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on roll size (704 vs 541).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -2.9%).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 541.
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is a state school while Rangi Ruru Girls' School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate 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 He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Rangi Ruru Girls' School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate and Rangi Ruru Girls' School rank in Canterbury?
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate is 49th of 187 and Rangi Ruru Girls' School is unranked among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).