Mount Hutt College vs Riccarton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 75 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
| Measure | Mount Hutt College Methven, Canterbury | Riccarton High School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 57 | #22 of 57 |
| National rank | #118 of 486 | #156 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 573 | 1,111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 440 |
| Total roll | 573 | 1,111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.9% | 75.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | 55.4% |
| Māori students | 14.7% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 7.7% |
| International students | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Methven | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | mounthuttcollege.co.nz | www.riccarton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Hutt College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.3 vs 61.8).
- •Mount Hutt College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 440).
- •Riccarton High School does better on roll size (1,111 vs 573).
- •Mount Hutt College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.5% vs 1.7%).
- •Mount Hutt College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87.9% vs 75.2%).
- •Riccarton High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 573.
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 Mount Hutt College better than Riccarton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Hutt College ranks higher (67.3 vs 61.8 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 Mount Hutt College and Riccarton High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Methven and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Hutt College: 438. Riccarton High School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Hutt College and Riccarton High School rank in Canterbury?
Mount Hutt College is 16th of 57 and Riccarton High School is 22nd of 57 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).