Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate vs Middleton Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 958 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Riccarton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
| Measure | Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate Riccarton, Canterbury | Middleton Grange School Riccarton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #99 of 187 | #3 of 57 |
| National rank | #636 of 1,559 | #24 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 291 | 1,395 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 404 |
| Total roll | 291 | 1,395 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 83.5% |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| International students | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Riccarton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.kirkwood.school.nz | www.middleton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Middleton Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 59.4).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 430).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on roll size (1,395 vs 291).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -22.8%).
- •Middleton Grange School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 291.
- •Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is a state school while Middleton Grange School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate better than Middleton Grange School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Middleton Grange School ranks higher (84.4 vs 59.4 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Middleton Grange School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Riccarton and Riccarton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate: 430. Middleton Grange School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate and Middleton Grange School rank in Canterbury?
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is 99th of 187 and Middleton Grange School is 3rd of 57 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).