St Thomas of Canterbury College vs Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 640 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Sockburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
686 students
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Sockburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students
| Measure | St Thomas of Canterbury College Sockburn, Canterbury | Te Kāpehu Riccarton School Sockburn, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 57 | #111 of 187 |
| National rank | #61 of 486 | #696 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 686 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 462 |
| Total roll | 686 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.4% | 20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 95.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76% | – |
| Māori students | 19% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 20.6% | 19.1% |
| International students | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Sockburn | Sockburn |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.stc.school.nz | www.riccartonprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.3 vs 56.9).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 462).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College does better on roll size (686 vs 371).
- •Te Kāpehu Riccarton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.5% vs 6.4%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College is the larger school with 686 students compared with 371.
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College is a state integrated school while Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Thomas of Canterbury College is boys and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is co-educational.
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 Thomas of Canterbury College better than Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas of Canterbury College ranks higher (77.3 vs 56.9 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 Thomas of Canterbury College and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Sockburn and Sockburn in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Thomas of Canterbury College: 430. Te Kāpehu Riccarton School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Thomas of Canterbury College and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School rank in Canterbury?
St Thomas of Canterbury College is 9th of 57 and Te Kāpehu Riccarton School is 111th of 187 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).