Roncalli College vs Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 231 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roncalli College
Timaru ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
500 students
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
232 students
| Measure | Roncalli College Timaru, Canterbury | Sacred Heart School (Timaru) Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 57 | #78 of 187 |
| National rank | #184 of 486 | #529 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 500 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 438 |
| Total roll | 500 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 17.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.roncalli.school.nz | www.sacredhearttim.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 58.1).
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 446).
- โขRoncalli College does better on roll size (500 vs 232).
- โขSacred Heart School (Timaru) does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.3% vs 0.8%).
- โขRoncalli College is the larger school with 500 students compared with 232.
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 Roncalli College better than Sacred Heart School (Timaru)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Timaru) ranks higher (64.0 vs 58.1 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 Roncalli College and Sacred Heart School (Timaru)?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Timaru and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Roncalli College: 446. Sacred Heart School (Timaru): 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Roncalli College and Sacred Heart School (Timaru) rank in Canterbury?
Roncalli College is 28th of 57 and Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is 78th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).