Middleton Grange School vs Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
| Measure | Middleton Grange School Riccarton, Canterbury | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 57 | #111 of 187 |
| National rank | #24 of 486 | #696 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,395 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 462 |
| Total roll | 1,395 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.5% | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 19.1% |
| International students | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Riccarton | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.middleton.school.nz | www.riccartonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Middleton Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 56.9).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 462).
- •Middleton Grange School does better on roll size (1,395 vs 371).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.5% vs 3.6%).
- •Middleton Grange School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 371.
- •Middleton Grange School is a state integrated school while Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is a state 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 Middleton Grange School better than Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Middleton Grange School ranks higher (84.4 vs 56.9 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 Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riccarton and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Middleton Grange School: 404. Te Kāpehu Riccarton School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Middleton Grange School and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School rank in Canterbury?
Middleton Grange School is 3rd of 57 and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is 111th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).