Mairehau High School vs Te Oraka
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mairehau High School
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
407 students
Te Oraka
Shirley · State intermediate · Years 7–8
194 students
| Measure | Mairehau High School Christchurch, Canterbury | Te Oraka Shirley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 57 | #172 of 187 |
| National rank | #380 of 486 | #1207 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 407 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 505 |
| Total roll | 407 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.9% | 42.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.1% | – |
| Māori students | 26% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Christchurch | Shirley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.mairehau.school.nz | www.sis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Oraka scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.0 vs 29.5).
- •Te Oraka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 510).
- •Mairehau High School does better on roll size (407 vs 194).
- •Te Oraka does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.8% vs 13.9%).
- •Mairehau High School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 194.
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 Mairehau High School better than Te Oraka?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Oraka ranks higher (35.0 vs 29.5 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 Mairehau High School and Te Oraka?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Shirley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mairehau High School: 510. Te Oraka: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mairehau High School and Te Oraka rank in Canterbury?
Mairehau High School is 56th of 57 and Te Oraka is 172nd of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).