Rangiora High School vs Rangiora New Life School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
| Measure | Rangiora High School Rangiora, Canterbury | Rangiora New Life School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 57 | #17 of 57 |
| National rank | #176 of 486 | #119 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,675 | 469 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 434 |
| Total roll | 1,675 | 469 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.4% | 87.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.2% | 56.1% |
| Māori students | 15.5% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Rangiora | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rangiorahigh.school.nz | www.rnls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangiora New Life School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.3 vs 58.8).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 454).
- •Rangiora High School does better on roll size (1,675 vs 469).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.9% vs 1.9%).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87.8% vs 77.4%).
- •Rangiora High School is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 469.
- •Rangiora High 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 Rangiora High School better than Rangiora New Life School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangiora New Life School ranks higher (67.3 vs 58.8 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 Rangiora High School and Rangiora New Life School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rangiora and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangiora High School: 454. Rangiora New Life School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangiora High School and Rangiora New Life School rank in Canterbury?
Rangiora High School is 26th of 57 and Rangiora New Life School is 17th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).