Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka vs Rangiora High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka
Loburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
182 students
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
| Measure | Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka Loburn, Canterbury | Rangiora High School Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 187 | #26 of 57 |
| National rank | #656 of 1,559 | #176 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 182 | 1,675 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 454 |
| Total roll | 182 | 1,675 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 51.2% |
| Māori students | 8.8% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Loburn | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.loburn.school.nz | www.rangiorahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (58.6 vs 58.8).
- •Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 454).
- •Rangiora High School does better on roll size (1,675 vs 182).
- •Rangiora High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -1.2%).
- •Rangiora High School is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 182.
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 Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka better than Rangiora High 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 Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka and Rangiora High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Loburn and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka: 430. Rangiora High School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka and Rangiora High School rank in Canterbury?
Loburn School Te Kura Aromauka is 104th of 187 and Rangiora High School is 26th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).