Schools in Southbrook
Rangiora · Canterbury
There are 2 schools in and around Southbrook, Rangiora (Canterbury) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Tūtira Ashgrove School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Southbrook ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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74
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Wellbeing90Trajectory36ERO review83 - View profile →
62
/ 100 composite
Academic82Outcomes17Retention71Wellbeing83Trajectory56ERO review85
What the record says about Southbrook schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Tūtira Ashgrove School has strong curriculum achievement in reading, writing and mathematics across most learners including Māori students. The school is noted for relational trust between staff and learners, inclusive wellbeing practices, and a focus on building teacher capability. While attendance is above the national average, the school has not yet met the Ministry of Education's national attendance target.
Full source-linked profile →Rangiora New Life School
Rangiora New Life School is a composite school with a roll of 472 students. An ERO review in May 2024 found the school has well-established processes for reviewing provision for international students and Code compliance, with strong governance and leadership oversight. The school provides effective settlement and integration support for international students. The school has a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Southbrook schools
What schools are in Southbrook?
Southbrook, Rangiora has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Rangiora New Life School, Tūtira Ashgrove School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Southbrook?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tūtira Ashgrove School ranks highest among Southbrook schools (74/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Rangiora New Life School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Southbrook?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Southbrook does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Southbrook address.
Decile or EQI — how are Southbrook schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).