Diamond Harbour School vs Heathcote Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Harbour School
Diamond Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
| Measure | Diamond Harbour School Diamond Harbour, Canterbury | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 187 | #91 of 187 |
| National rank | #502 of 1,559 | #597 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 122 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 424 |
| Total roll | 122 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -24.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9% | 15.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Diamond Harbour | Heathcote Valley |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.diamondharbour.school.nz | www.hvs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Diamond Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.8 vs 61.4).
- •Diamond Harbour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 424).
- •Heathcote Valley School does better on roll size (188 vs 122).
- •Diamond Harbour School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -24.5%).
- •Heathcote Valley School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 122.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diamond Harbour School better than Heathcote Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Diamond Harbour School ranks higher (64.8 vs 61.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Diamond Harbour School and Heathcote Valley School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Diamond Harbour and Heathcote Valley in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Diamond Harbour School: 412. Heathcote Valley School: 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Diamond Harbour School and Heathcote Valley School rank in Canterbury?
Diamond Harbour School is 74th of 187 and Heathcote Valley School is 91st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).