Middleton Grange School vs St Thomas of Canterbury College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Grange School
Riccarton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,395 students
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students
| Measure | Middleton Grange School Riccarton, Canterbury | St Thomas of Canterbury College Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 57 | #9 of 57 |
| National rank | #24 of 486 | #61 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,395 | 686 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 430 |
| Total roll | 1,395 | 686 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.5% | 95.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.5% | 76% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 20.6% |
| International students | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.middleton.school.nz | www.stc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Middleton Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 77.3).
- •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 686).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs 3.6%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.9% vs 94.5%).
- •Middleton Grange School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 686.
- •Middleton Grange School is co-educational and St Thomas of Canterbury College is boys.
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 Middleton Grange School better than St Thomas of Canterbury College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Middleton Grange School ranks higher (84.4 vs 77.3 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 Middleton Grange School and St Thomas of Canterbury College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Middleton Grange School: 404. St Thomas of Canterbury College: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Middleton Grange School and St Thomas of Canterbury College rank in Canterbury?
Middleton Grange School is 3rd of 57 and St Thomas of Canterbury College is 9th of 57 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).