Riccarton High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Riccarton High School
A Progressing School With Clear Improvement Goals
Riccarton High School is making genuine progress in supporting diverse learners, with strong vocational pathways, ESL support, and an inclusive community culture. The ERO report highlights encouraging momentum in curriculum development and leadership, while being clear that equity for Māori students, literacy and numeracy, and consistent teaching practices are priority areas requiring focused attention over the next three years.
Source: ERO, 9 July 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Riccarton High School
31 Vicki Street, Sockburn, Christchurch
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What families ask about Riccarton High School
- Does Riccarton High School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Riccarton High School teach?
- Riccarton High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Riccarton High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 440. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,102 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is July 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1958
- Principal
- Neil Haywood
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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