Pegasus Bay School vs Rangiora New Life School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pegasus Bay School
Pegasus · State full primary · Years 1–8
429 students
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
| Measure | Pegasus Bay School Pegasus, Canterbury | Rangiora New Life School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #71 of 187 | #17 of 57 |
| National rank | #489 of 1,559 | #119 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 429 | 469 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 434 |
| Total roll | 429 | 469 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4% | 4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 56.1% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Pegasus | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.pegasusbay.school.nz | www.rnls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangiora New Life School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.3 vs 65.3).
- •Pegasus Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 434).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll size (469 vs 429).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.9% vs -4%).
- •Rangiora New Life School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 429.
- •Pegasus Bay School is a state school while Rangiora New Life School is a state integrated 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 Pegasus Bay School better than Rangiora New Life School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangiora New Life School ranks higher (67.3 vs 65.3 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 Pegasus Bay School and Rangiora New Life School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Pegasus and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pegasus Bay School: 422. Rangiora New Life School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pegasus Bay School and Rangiora New Life School rank in Canterbury?
Pegasus Bay School is 71st of 187 and Rangiora New Life School is 17th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).