Riccarton High School

Type: Secondary (Y9-15) | Authority: State | Suburb: Sockburn

Equity Index (EQI): 440. The EQI measures the socioeconomic barriers students face. Lower scores indicate fewer barriers; higher scores indicate greater equity needs and attract additional government funding.

Student Roll: 1,122 students (April 2026)

Address: 31 Vicki Street, Sockburn

Phone: 03-3485073

Enrolment: Defined enrolment zone - check your home address before enrolling

Riccarton High School is a very large state secondary (y9-15) located in Sockburn, Christchurch. The school had 1,122 students enrolled as of April 2026. Its Equity Index (EQI) of 440 sits in the mid-range for Christchurch schools, reflecting a broadly mixed student community. The school operates a defined enrolment scheme - check the school's website to confirm your home address falls within the zone before enrolling.

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Other schools in Sockburn

• St Thomas of Canterbury College - Secondary (Y7-15), EQI 430, 708 students
• Our Lady of Victories - Primary (Y1-8), EQI 376, 245 students
• Te Kāpehu Riccarton School - Primary (Y1-8), EQI 462, 347 students