Southern Health School vs Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Health School
Hillmorton · State special school
20 students
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
| Measure | Southern Health School Hillmorton, Canterbury | Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Hoon Hay, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #182 of 187 |
| National rank | – | #1362 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | – | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 20 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 535 |
| Total roll | 20 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | 112.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 45% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 35.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillmorton | Hoon Hay |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.srhs.school.nz | www.rowley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 569).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll size (227 vs 20).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (112.8% vs 50%).
- •Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is the larger school with 227 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 Southern Health School better than Te Kōmanawa Rowley 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 Southern Health School and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hillmorton and Hoon Hay in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southern Health School: 569. Te Kōmanawa Rowley School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southern Health School and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School rank in Canterbury?
Southern Health School is unranked and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is 182nd of 187 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).