Rangi Ruru Girls' School vs St Margaret's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 353 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
St Margaret's College
Merivale · Private composite · Years 1–13
866 students
| Measure | Rangi Ruru Girls' School Merivale, Canterbury | St Margaret's College Merivale, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Private | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 704 | 866 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | – |
| Total roll | 704 | 866 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.3% | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 92.4% | 90% |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| International students | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Merivale | Merivale |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rangiruru.school.nz | www.stmargarets.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's College does better on roll size (866 vs 704).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs 6.4%).
- •Rangi Ruru Girls' School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.3% vs 96.7%).
- •St Margaret's College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 704.
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 St Margaret's College?
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 St Margaret's College?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Merivale and Merivale in Canterbury.
How do Rangi Ruru Girls' School and St Margaret's College rank in Canterbury?
Rangi Ruru Girls' School is unranked and St Margaret's College is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).