Our Lady of Victories vs Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 514 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
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Victories Sockburn, Canterbury | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 187 | #111 of 187 |
| National rank | #55 of 1,559 | #696 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 263 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 376 | 462 |
| Total roll | 263 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | 20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 19.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Sockburn | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.olv.school.nz | www.riccartonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victories scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.5 vs 56.9).
- •Our Lady of Victories does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (376 vs 462).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School does better on roll size (371 vs 263).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.5% vs 19.7%).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 263.
- •Our Lady of Victories 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 Our Lady of Victories better than Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Victories ranks higher (85.5 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 Our Lady of Victories and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Sockburn and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of Victories: 376. Te Kāpehu Riccarton School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of Victories and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of Victories is 11th of 187 and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is 111th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).