Donovan Primary School vs Southland Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 523 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Donovan Primary School Waikiwi, Southland | Southland Adventist Christian School Waikiwi, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 48 | #15 of 48 |
| National rank | #997 of 1,559 | #666 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 378 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 439 |
| Total roll | 378 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.5% | 45.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 17.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikiwi | Waikiwi |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.donovanprimary.ac.nz | www.sacs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Southland Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 45.1).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 464).
- •Donovan Primary School does better on roll size (378 vs 129).
- •Southland Adventist Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.5% vs -14.5%).
- •Donovan Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 129.
- •Donovan Primary School is a state school while Southland Adventist Christian School is a state integrated 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 Donovan Primary School better than Southland Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southland Adventist Christian School ranks higher (58.2 vs 45.1 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 Donovan Primary School and Southland Adventist Christian School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Waikiwi and Waikiwi in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Donovan Primary School: 464. Southland Adventist Christian School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Donovan Primary School and Southland Adventist Christian School rank in Southland?
Donovan Primary School is 31st of 48 and Southland Adventist Christian School is 15th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).