St Joseph's School (Rangiora) vs Tūtira Ashgrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Rangiora) Rangiora, Canterbury | Tūtira Ashgrove School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 187 | #116 of 187 |
| National rank | #397 of 1,559 | #725 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 187 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 442 |
| Total roll | 187 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | -11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangiora | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.sjr.nz | www.ashgrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.1 vs 56.0).
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 442).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School does better on roll size (441 vs 187).
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -11.6%).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 187.
- •St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is a state integrated school while Tūtira Ashgrove 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 St Joseph's School (Rangiora) better than Tūtira Ashgrove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Rangiora) ranks higher (70.1 vs 56.0 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 St Joseph's School (Rangiora) and Tūtira Ashgrove School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rangiora and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Rangiora): 420. Tūtira Ashgrove School: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Rangiora) and Tūtira Ashgrove School rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Rangiora) is 55th of 187 and Tūtira Ashgrove School is 116th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).