Heathcote Valley School vs Lyttelton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley, Canterbury | Lyttelton Primary School Lyttelton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 187 | #96 of 187 |
| National rank | #597 of 1,559 | #616 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 188 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 424 |
| Total roll | 188 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.5% | -37% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heathcote Valley | Lyttelton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hvs.school.nz | www.lyttelton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (61.4 vs 60.5).
- •Heathcote Valley School does better on roll size (188 vs 134).
- •Heathcote Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.5% vs -37%).
- •Heathcote Valley School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 134.
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 Heathcote Valley School better than Lyttelton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heathcote Valley School and Lyttelton Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Heathcote Valley and Lyttelton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heathcote Valley School: 424. Lyttelton Primary School: 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heathcote Valley School and Lyttelton Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Heathcote Valley School is 91st of 187 and Lyttelton Primary School is 96th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).