Rangiora New Life School vs Te Kura o Tuahiwi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
| Measure | Rangiora New Life School Southbrook, Canterbury | Te Kura o Tuahiwi Kaiapoi, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 57 | #169 of 187 |
| National rank | #119 of 486 | #1164 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 469 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 498 |
| Total roll | 469 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.9% | 14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | – |
| Māori students | 9% | 82.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 13% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Southbrook | Kaiapoi |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rnls.school.nz | tuahiwi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangiora New Life School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.3 vs 37.2).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 498).
- •Rangiora New Life School does better on roll size (469 vs 192).
- •Te Kura o Tuahiwi does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.3% vs 4.9%).
- •Rangiora New Life School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 192.
- •Rangiora New Life School is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Tuahiwi 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 Rangiora New Life School better than Te Kura o Tuahiwi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangiora New Life School ranks higher (67.3 vs 37.2 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 New Life School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Southbrook and Kaiapoi in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangiora New Life School: 434. Te Kura o Tuahiwi: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangiora New Life School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi rank in Canterbury?
Rangiora New Life School is 17th of 57 and Te Kura o Tuahiwi is 169th of 187 among composite schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).