Heriot School vs Tapanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 11 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
Tapanui School
Tapanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
72 students
| Measure | Heriot School Heriot, Otago | Tapanui School Tapanui, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 85 | #61 of 85 |
| National rank | #788 of 1,559 | #895 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 67 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 445 |
| Total roll | 67 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.1% | -17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.4% | 27.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heriot | Tapanui |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.heriot.school.nz/ | www.tapanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Heriot School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.5 vs 49.1).
- •Heriot School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 445).
- •Tapanui School does better on roll size (72 vs 67).
- •Heriot School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -17.5%).
- •Tapanui School is the larger school with 72 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 Tapanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heriot School ranks higher (53.5 vs 49.1 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 Tapanui School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Heriot and Tapanui in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heriot School: 441. Tapanui School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heriot School and Tapanui School rank in Otago?
Heriot School is 53rd of 85 and Tapanui School is 61st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).