Rāwhiti School vs Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 803 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rāwhiti School
North New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
551 students
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
| Measure | Rāwhiti School North New Brighton, Canterbury | Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa Christchurch, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 187 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #942 of 1,559 | #259 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 551 | 1,295 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 464 |
| Total roll | 551 | 1,295 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | -3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50.6% |
| Māori students | 36.5% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | North New Brighton | Christchurch |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rawhiti.school.nz | www.shirley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (47.4 vs 46.9).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 478).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa does better on roll size (1,295 vs 551).
- •Rāwhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -3.6%).
- •Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 551.
- •Rāwhiti School is co-educational and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is boys.
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 Rāwhiti School better than Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
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 Rāwhiti School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa?
About 803 m in a straight line, between North New Brighton and Christchurch in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rāwhiti School: 478. Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rāwhiti School and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa rank in Canterbury?
Rāwhiti School is 145th of 187 and Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa is 44th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).