Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka vs Southern Health School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
454 students
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students
| Measure | Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Southern Health School Hillmorton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #28 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #180 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 454 | 20 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 569 |
| Total roll | 454 | 20 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | 50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 45% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Hillmorton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hoonhay.school.nz | www.srhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 569).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka does better on roll size (454 vs 20).
- •Southern Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 2.1%).
- •Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is the larger school with 454 students compared with 20.
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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka better than Southern Health 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 Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Southern Health School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hoon Hay and Hillmorton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka: 416. Southern Health School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka and Southern Health School rank in Canterbury?
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka is 28th of 187 and Southern Health School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).