Heathcote Valley School vs Ngutuawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.3 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
Ngutuawa School
Woolston · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
| Measure | Heathcote Valley School Heathcote Valley, Canterbury | Ngutuawa School Woolston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 187 | #186 of 187 |
| National rank | #597 of 1,559 | #1424 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 188 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 424 | 526 |
| Total roll | 188 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.5% | 5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.4% | 34.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heathcote Valley | Woolston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hvs.school.nz | bamford.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Heathcote Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 25.6).
- •Heathcote Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 526).
- •Heathcote Valley School does better on roll size (188 vs 132).
- •Ngutuawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.3% vs -24.5%).
- •Heathcote Valley School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 132.
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 Ngutuawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heathcote Valley School ranks higher (61.4 vs 25.6 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 Ngutuawa School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Heathcote Valley and Woolston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heathcote Valley School: 424. Ngutuawa School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heathcote Valley School and Ngutuawa School rank in Canterbury?
Heathcote Valley School is 91st of 187 and Ngutuawa School is 186th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).