Heathcote Valley School vs Mt Pleasant School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Mt Pleasant School
Mt Pleasant · State full primary · Years 1–8
398 students
| Measure | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley, Canterbury | Mt Pleasant School Mt Pleasant, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #91 of 187 | #10 of 187 |
| National rank | #597 of 1,559 | #54 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 188 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 393 |
| Total roll | 188 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.5% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heathcote Valley | Mt Pleasant |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hvs.school.nz | www.mtpleasant.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Pleasant School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.5 vs 61.4).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 424).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on roll size (398 vs 188).
- •Mt Pleasant School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -24.5%).
- •Mt Pleasant School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 188.
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 Mt Pleasant School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Pleasant School ranks higher (85.5 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 Heathcote Valley School and Mt Pleasant School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Heathcote Valley and Mt Pleasant in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heathcote Valley School: 424. Mt Pleasant School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heathcote Valley School and Mt Pleasant School rank in Canterbury?
Heathcote Valley School is 91st of 187 and Mt Pleasant School is 10th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).