Brockville School vs Halfway Bush School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockville School
Brockville · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Halfway Bush School
Halfway Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
| Measure | Brockville School Brockville, Otago | Halfway Bush School Halfway Bush, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #1508 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 131 | 40 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 498 |
| Total roll | 131 | 40 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.2% | -19.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 20% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Brockville | Halfway Bush |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.brockville.school.nz | www.hwb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Halfway Bush School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.0 vs 20.2).
- •Halfway Bush School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 528).
- •Brockville School does better on roll size (131 vs 40).
- •Halfway Bush School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.5% vs -21.2%).
- •Brockville School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 40.
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 Brockville School better than Halfway Bush School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Halfway Bush School ranks higher (27.0 vs 20.2 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 Brockville School and Halfway Bush School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brockville and Halfway Bush in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brockville School: 528. Halfway Bush School: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brockville School and Halfway Bush School rank in Otago?
Brockville School is 85th of 85 and Halfway Bush School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).