Rangi Ruru Girls' School vs Selwyn House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 491 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
704 students
Selwyn House School
Merivale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
| Measure | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Merivale, Canterbury | Selwyn House School Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 704 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | – |
| Total roll | 704 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 92.4% | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| International students | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rangiruru.school.nz | www.selwynhouse.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on roll size (704 vs 310).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 310.
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 Rangi Ruru Girls' School better than Selwyn House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rangi Ruru Girls' School and Selwyn House School?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do Rangi Ruru Girls' School and Selwyn House School rank in Canterbury?
Rangi Ruru Girls' School is unranked and Selwyn House School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).