Heriot School vs Tainui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing 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
Tainui School
Tainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
262 students
| Measure | Heriot School Heriot, Otago | Tainui School Tainui, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 85 | #52 of 85 |
| National rank | #788 of 1,559 | #779 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 67 | 262 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 441 |
| Total roll | 67 | 262 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.1% | -17.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 15.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 9.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heriot | Tainui |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.heriot.school.nz/ | www.tainui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.5 vs 53.9).
- •Tainui School does better on roll size (262 vs 67).
- •Heriot School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -17.3%).
- •Tainui School is the larger school with 262 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 Tainui 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 Heriot School and Tainui School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Heriot and Tainui in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heriot School: 441. Tainui School: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heriot School and Tainui School rank in Otago?
Heriot School is 53rd of 85 and Tainui School is 52nd of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).