Roncalli College vs Timaru South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 700 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 South School
Parkside · State full primary · Years 1–8
191 students
| Measure | Roncalli College Timaru, Canterbury | Timaru South School Parkside, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 57 | #178 of 187 |
| National rank | #184 of 486 | #1254 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 500 | 191 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 511 |
| Total roll | 500 | 191 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.5% | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 17.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 18.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | Parkside |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.roncalli.school.nz | www.timarusouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Roncalli College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 33.0).
- •Roncalli College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 511).
- •Roncalli College does better on roll size (500 vs 191).
- •Timaru South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs 0.8%).
- •Roncalli College is the larger school with 500 students compared with 191.
- •Roncalli College is a state integrated school while Timaru South School 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 Roncalli College better than Timaru South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Roncalli College ranks higher (58.1 vs 33.0 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 South School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Timaru and Parkside in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Roncalli College: 446. Timaru South School: 511. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Roncalli College and Timaru South School rank in Canterbury?
Roncalli College is 28th of 57 and Timaru South School is 178th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).