Ascot Community School vs Mataura School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
237 students
Mataura School
Mataura ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
60 students
| Measure | Ascot Community School Hawthorndale, Southland | Mataura School Mataura, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 48 | #48 of 48 |
| National rank | #1434 of 1,559 | #1462 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 237 | 60 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 514 |
| Total roll | 237 | 60 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.2% | -48.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.7% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hawthorndale | Mataura |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.ascot.school.nz | www.mataura.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAscot Community School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.1 vs 22.8).
- โขMataura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 516).
- โขAscot Community School does better on roll size (237 vs 60).
- โขAscot Community School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.2% vs -48.1%).
- โขAscot Community School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 60.
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 Ascot Community School better than Mataura School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ascot Community School ranks higher (25.1 vs 22.8 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 Ascot Community School and Mataura School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Hawthorndale and Mataura in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ascot Community School: 516. Mataura School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ascot Community School and Mataura School rank in Southland?
Ascot Community School is 45th of 48 and Mataura School is 48th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).