Heddon Bush School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Winton, Southland 9783 · Southland District
#23 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#752 of 1,559 nationally
About Heddon Bush School
Heddon Bush School is a state full primary located in Winton, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 70 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Winton; Heddon Bush School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)70
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)37.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heddon Bush School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 70
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 37.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Heddon Bush School has changed over time.
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Schools near Heddon Bush School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 8.4 km away
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 14 km away
Otautau School
Otautau · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 14 km away
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students · 14 km away
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 15 km away
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)
Nightcaps · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
13 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Thornbury School
Thornbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
Waianiwa School
Waianiwa · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heddon Bush School a good school?
Heddon Bush School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 48 in Southland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heddon Bush School rank in Southland?
Heddon Bush School ranks #23 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #752 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Heddon Bush School?
Heddon Bush School had 70 students in 2026, a change of +37% over five years.
Is Heddon Bush School a primary school or a secondary school?
Heddon Bush School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Heddon Bush School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Heddon Bush School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.