Ascot Community School vs Rimu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 9.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students
Rimu School
Rimu · State full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
| Measure | Ascot Community School Hawthorndale, Southland | Rimu School Rimu, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 48 | #28 of 48 |
| National rank | #1434 of 1,559 | #889 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 237 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 446 |
| Total roll | 237 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.2% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.7% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 12.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hawthorndale | Rimu |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.ascot.school.nz | www.rimu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rimu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.3 vs 25.1).
- •Rimu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 516).
- •Ascot Community School does better on roll size (237 vs 106).
- •Rimu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12% vs -19.2%).
- •Ascot Community School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 106.
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 Rimu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rimu School ranks higher (49.3 vs 25.1 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 Ascot Community School and Rimu School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Hawthorndale and Rimu in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ascot Community School: 516. Rimu School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ascot Community School and Rimu School rank in Southland?
Ascot Community School is 45th of 48 and Rimu School is 28th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).