Huia Range School vs St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huia Range School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
217 students
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
| Measure | Huia Range School Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui | St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 111 | #62 of 111 |
| National rank | #1495 of 1,559 | #1151 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 217 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 473 |
| Total roll | 217 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | -8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.5% | 40.5% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dannevirke | Dannevirke |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.huiarange.school.nz/ | www.stjosephsdvke.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.9 vs 21.3).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 529).
- •Huia Range School does better on roll size (217 vs 131).
- •St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.3% vs -22.1%).
- •Huia Range School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 131.
- •Huia Range School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is a state integrated 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 Huia Range School better than St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) ranks higher (37.9 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 Huia Range School and St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dannevirke and Dannevirke in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huia Range School: 529. St Joseph's School (Dannevirke): 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huia Range School and St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Huia Range School is 101st of 111 and St Joseph's School (Dannevirke) is 62nd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).