Hedgehope School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hedgehope, Southland 9872 · Southland District
About Hedgehope School
Hedgehope School is a state full primary located in Hedgehope, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 55 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)440
- Roll size (10%)55
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)52.6%
- 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 Hedgehope School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 55
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 52.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Hedgehope School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hedgehope School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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106 students
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Pukerau School
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Riversdale School
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Otama School
Otama · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hedgehope School a good school?
Hedgehope School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Hedgehope School rank in Southland?
Hedgehope School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Hedgehope School?
Hedgehope School had 55 students in 2026, a change of +53% over five years.
Is Hedgehope School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hedgehope School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hedgehope School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Hedgehope School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.