Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) 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.
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) Hoon Hay, Canterbury | Southern Health School Hillmorton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #17 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #98 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 335 | 20 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 569 |
| Total roll | 335 | 20 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.4% | 50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 45% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hoon Hay | Hillmorton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ola.school.nz | www.srhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 569).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) does better on roll size (335 vs 20).
- •Southern Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 21.4%).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is the larger school with 335 students compared with 20.
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is a state integrated school while Southern Health School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) 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)?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch): 401. Southern Health School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) and Southern Health School rank in Canterbury?
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch) is 17th of 187 and Southern Health School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).