Liberton Christian School vs Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 421 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
| Measure | Liberton Christian School Pine Hill, Otago | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #170 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 140 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 509 |
| Total roll | 140 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.4% | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 13% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pine Hill | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.libertonchristian.school.nz | pinehilldunedin.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liberton Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 25.9).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 509).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on roll size (140 vs 54).
- •Pine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs 19.4%).
- •Liberton Christian School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 54.
- •Liberton Christian School is a state integrated school while Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is a state 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 Liberton Christian School better than Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liberton Christian School ranks higher (79.0 vs 25.9 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 Liberton Christian School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Pine Hill and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liberton Christian School: 379. Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liberton Christian School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
Liberton Christian School is 6th of 85 and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).