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Rangiora High School

East Belt, Rangiora · Canterbury

Total roll 1,620
EQI 454
Founded 1884
84

Composite score

Strong

A

Above median

Rank #45 of scored NZ schools

Best suited for

Students aged 13-18 in Rangiora looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.

Is Rangiora High School a good school?

Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Rangiora High School scores 84/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

  • Students are carefully mentored to make appropriate choices for their pathways and supported to succeed academically
  • The experienced International Director has direct reporting to the Board, ensuring strong governance oversight
  • International students feel welcome and develop positive relationships with staff and peers

Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.

Latest ERO review

2023-11-13 · Shelley Booysen, ERO

ERO report
  • The school is rebuilding its international student programme in 2023 with a new international department team that began at the start of the year
  • School governance and leadership has informed oversight of student wellbeing, learning, and engagement through the experienced International Director reporting directly to the Board
  • International students interviewed described feeling welcome and developing positive relationships with staff and other students
  • Thoughtful processes and practices support students to settle into the school, develop a sense of belonging, and be active participants in school life
  • The school has committed to better formalising its self-review processes and strategic planning for international students
"The experienced International Director reports directly to the Board. As a result, school governance and leadership has informed oversight of student wellbeing, learning, and engagement."
— ERO, 2023-11-13 (leadership)

Trajectory across review cycles

Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.

International students

SIEBA member · Day school only

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Frequently asked

Is Rangiora High School a good school?

Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Rangiora High School scores 84/100 (Strong) on our composite — above median of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2023-11 review identified 5 key findings. The school is rebuilding its international student programme in 2023 with a new international department team that began at the start of the year

How do I enrol my child at Rangiora High School?

Use the school's enrolment form: https://rangiorahigh.school.nz/international-enrolment-form or call 03-3118888.

What are the fees?

Rangiora High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.

What is the roll size?

Rangiora High School has 1,620 students, with an EQI of 454 (mid-range socio-economic context).

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Rangiora High School in 2023-11, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.

Data transparency

Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.

Last updated

13 Nov 2023

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  • schoolsdata.co.nz
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