Riccarton High School vs Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 334 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
| Measure | Riccarton High School Sockburn, Canterbury | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 57 | #111 of 187 |
| National rank | #156 of 486 | #696 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,111 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 462 |
| Total roll | 1,111 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.7% | 20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 55.4% | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 19.1% |
| International students | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Sockburn | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.riccarton.school.nz | www.riccartonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riccarton High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.8 vs 56.9).
- •Riccarton High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 462).
- •Riccarton High School does better on roll size (1,111 vs 371).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.5% vs 1.7%).
- •Riccarton High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 371.
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 Riccarton High School better than Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riccarton High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 56.9 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 Riccarton High School and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
About 334 m in a straight line, between Sockburn and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riccarton High School: 440. Te Kāpehu Riccarton School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riccarton High School and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School rank in Canterbury?
Riccarton High School is 22nd of 57 and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is 111th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).