Limehills School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Limehills, Southland 9783 · Southland District
#14 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#664 of 1,559 nationally
About Limehills School
Limehills School is a state full primary located in Limehills, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 140 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 14th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (69th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 2.1%; 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%)429
- Roll size (10%)140
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.3%
- 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 Limehills School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 140
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- 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 Limehills School has changed over time.
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Schools near Limehills School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students · 8.0 km away
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 9.2 km away
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 9.5 km away
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 12 km away
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Garston School
Garston · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Te Anau School
Te Anau · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Waihopai School
Gladstone · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Waikaka School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Limehills School a good school?
Limehills School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Limehills School rank in Southland?
Limehills School ranks #14 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #664 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Limehills School?
Limehills School had 140 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Limehills School a primary school or a secondary school?
Limehills School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Limehills School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Limehills School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.