Roncalli College vs Timaru Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 320 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roncalli College
Timaru · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
500 students
Timaru Girls' High School
Timaru · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
484 students
| Measure | Roncalli College Timaru, Canterbury | Timaru Girls' High School Timaru, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 57 | #40 of 57 |
| National rank | #184 of 486 | #246 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 500 | 484 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 474 |
| Total roll | 500 | 484 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.9% | 74.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.5% | 57.3% |
| Māori students | 15% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | Timaru |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.roncalli.school.nz | www.timarugirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Roncalli College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 48.5).
- •Roncalli College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 474).
- •Roncalli College does better on roll size (500 vs 484).
- •Timaru Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.3% vs 0.8%).
- •Roncalli College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (83.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Roncalli College is the larger school with 500 students compared with 484.
- •Roncalli College is a state integrated school while Timaru Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Roncalli College is co-educational and Timaru Girls' High School is girls.
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 Timaru Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Roncalli College ranks higher (58.1 vs 48.5 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 Timaru Girls' High School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Timaru and Timaru in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Roncalli College: 446. Timaru Girls' High School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Roncalli College and Timaru Girls' High School rank in Canterbury?
Roncalli College is 28th of 57 and Timaru Girls' High School is 40th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).