Rangiora High School was established in 1884 by its own Act of Parliament. More than 130 years later, the school maintains a proud tradition of providing quality education to the families of North Canterbury

Rangiora High School endeavours to provide all Year 9 and 10 students with a broad range of subjects on which to build in future years.

A Curriculum Handbook detailing courses offered at Years 9 to 13 is published in addition to this prospectus. This handbook will be available from the beginning of Term 3 on the school’s website.

Rangiora High School has a proud history of academic achievement. Our top scholars go on to further academic success at universities across New Zealand and the world.

Agriculture has a long tradition at Rangiora High School and we are one of the few schools in New Zealand to have a farm on our campus.

The Head of Student Support coordinates programmes for students across the school. We offer comprehensive support for both the academically able as well as those students experiencing difficulty in reading and number skills - both very important as a foundation for all other learning. We aim for maximum achievement through the most inclusive approaches possible.

Sport is an important aspect of school life and students have many opportunities to participate.

Rangiora High School is a large school. To provide a greater sense of belonging the school is divided into six House groupings each of approximately 280 students and 30 staff. Houses also provide a basis for inter-house competition in sport and cultural activities. The six Houses are: Lydiard, Ngata, Mansfield, Rutherford, Sheppard and Hillary; all New Zealanders who have achieved distinction in their area

Rangiora High School’s uniform reflects our pride in our history and in ourselves. All Year 9 to Year 13 students wear school uniform.