Sacred Heart School (Timaru) vs Timaru Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
232 students
Timaru Boys' High School
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
793 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Timaru) Timaru, Canterbury | Timaru Boys' High School West End, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 187 | #35 of 57 |
| National rank | #529 of 1,559 | #208 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 232 | 793 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 457 |
| Total roll | 232 | 793 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.3% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 75.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 15.9% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 3% |
| suburb or town | Timaru | West End |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sacredhearttim.school.nz | www.timaruboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Timaru) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 53.8).
- •Sacred Heart School (Timaru) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 457).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll size (793 vs 232).
- •Timaru Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 17.3%).
- •Timaru Boys' High School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 232.
- •Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is a state integrated school while Timaru Boys' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is co-educational and Timaru Boys' High School 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 Sacred Heart School (Timaru) better than Timaru Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Timaru) ranks higher (64.0 vs 53.8 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 Sacred Heart School (Timaru) and Timaru Boys' High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Timaru and West End in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru): 438. Timaru Boys' High School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Timaru) and Timaru Boys' High School rank in Canterbury?
Sacred Heart School (Timaru) is 78th of 187 and Timaru Boys' High School is 35th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).