North East Valley Normal School vs Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North East Valley Normal School
North East Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Pine Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
54 students
| Measure | North East Valley Normal School North East Valley, Otago | Pine Hill School (Dunedin) Pine Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #905 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 193 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 509 |
| Total roll | 193 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14% | 27.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 13% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | North East Valley | Pine Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.nevn.school.nz | pinehilldunedin.school.nz |
The verdict
- •North East Valley Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.7 vs 25.9).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 509).
- •North East Valley Normal School does better on roll size (193 vs 54).
- •Pine Hill School (Dunedin) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs -14%).
- •North East Valley Normal School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 54.
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 North East Valley Normal School better than Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
On the Success Index (NZ), North East Valley Normal School ranks higher (48.7 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 North East Valley Normal School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between North East Valley and Pine Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
North East Valley Normal School: 450. Pine Hill School (Dunedin): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do North East Valley Normal School and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) rank in Otago?
North East Valley Normal School is 62nd of 85 and Pine Hill School (Dunedin) is unranked among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).