Our Lady of Victories vs Riccarton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 585 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Victories
Sockburn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Victories Sockburn, Canterbury | Riccarton High School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 187 | #22 of 57 |
| National rank | #55 of 1,559 | #156 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 263 | 1,111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 440 |
| Total roll | 263 | 1,111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | 1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.4% |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Sockburn | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.olv.school.nz | www.riccarton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victories scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.5 vs 61.8).
- •Our Lady of Victories does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 440).
- •Riccarton High School does better on roll size (1,111 vs 263).
- •Our Lady of Victories does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 1.7%).
- •Riccarton High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 263.
- •Our Lady of Victories is a state integrated school while Riccarton High 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 Our Lady of Victories better than Riccarton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Victories ranks higher (85.5 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 Our Lady of Victories and Riccarton High School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Sockburn and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of Victories: 376. Riccarton High School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of Victories and Riccarton High School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of Victories is 11th of 187 and Riccarton High School is 22nd of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).