Southern Health School vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 431 m 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 Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Southern Health School Hillmorton, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | – | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 20 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 467 |
| Total roll | 20 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 45% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Hillmorton | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.srhs.school.nz | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 569).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 20).
- •Southern Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs 39.4%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 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 Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High 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 Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Hillmorton and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southern Health School: 569. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southern Health School and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Southern Health School is unranked and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among special school schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).