Heriot School vs Tahuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 97 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heriot School
Heriot · State contributing · Years 1–6
67 students
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Musselburgh · State intermediate · Years 7–8
499 students
| Measure | Heriot School Heriot, Otago | Tahuna Normal Intermediate Musselburgh, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 85 | #47 of 85 |
| National rank | #788 of 1,559 | #710 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 67 | 499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 442 |
| Total roll | 67 | 499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.1% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Heriot | Musselburgh |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.heriot.school.nz/ | www.tahuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.6 vs 53.5).
- •Heriot School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 442).
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (499 vs 67).
- •Heriot School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -15%).
- •Tahuna Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 499 students compared with 67.
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 Heriot School better than Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tahuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (56.6 vs 53.5 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 Heriot School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Heriot and Musselburgh in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heriot School: 441. Tahuna Normal Intermediate: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heriot School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate rank in Otago?
Heriot School is 53rd of 85 and Tahuna Normal Intermediate is 47th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).