Southbrook School vs St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
| Measure | Southbrook School Rangiora, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Rangiora, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #164 of 187 | #55 of 187 |
| National rank | #1135 of 1,559 | #397 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 259 | 187 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 420 |
| Total roll | 259 | 187 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.3% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangiora | Rangiora |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.southbrook.school.nz | www.sjr.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.1 vs 39.0).
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 474).
- •Southbrook School does better on roll size (259 vs 187).
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -18.3%).
- •Southbrook School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 187.
- •Southbrook School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is a state integrated 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 Southbrook School better than St Joseph's School (Rangiora)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Rangiora) ranks higher (70.1 vs 39.0 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 Southbrook School and St Joseph's School (Rangiora)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rangiora and Rangiora in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southbrook School: 474. St Joseph's School (Rangiora): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southbrook School and St Joseph's School (Rangiora) rank in Canterbury?
Southbrook School is 164th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is 55th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).