Dannevirke South School vs Huia Range School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students
| Measure | Dannevirke South School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | Huia Range School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 111 | #101 of 111 |
| National rank | #1352 of 1,559 | #1495 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 270 | 217 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 529 |
| Total roll | 270 | 217 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | -22.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.6% | 58.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 10.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.dannevirkesouth.school.nz | www.huiarange.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Dannevirke South School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.8 vs 21.3).
- •Dannevirke South School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 529).
- •Dannevirke South School does better on roll size (270 vs 217).
- •Dannevirke South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -22.1%).
- •Dannevirke South School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 217.
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 Dannevirke South School better than Huia Range School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dannevirke South School ranks higher (28.8 vs 21.3 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 Dannevirke South School and Huia Range School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dannevirke South School: 504. Huia Range School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dannevirke South School and Huia Range School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Dannevirke South School is 86th of 111 and Huia Range School is 101st of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).