Drummond Primary School vs Heddon Bush School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 8.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
| Measure | Drummond Primary School Drummond, Southland | Heddon Bush School Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 48 | #23 of 48 |
| National rank | #839 of 1,559 | #752 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 114 | 70 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 439 |
| Total roll | 114 | 70 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.3% | 37.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drummond | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | drummond.school.nz/ | www.heddonbush.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Heddon Bush School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 51.4).
- •Heddon Bush School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 450).
- •Drummond Primary School does better on roll size (114 vs 70).
- •Drummond Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs 37.3%).
- •Drummond Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 70.
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 Drummond Primary School better than Heddon Bush School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heddon Bush School ranks higher (54.9 vs 51.4 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 Drummond Primary School and Heddon Bush School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Drummond and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Drummond Primary School: 450. Heddon Bush School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Drummond Primary School and Heddon Bush School rank in Southland?
Drummond Primary School is 26th of 48 and Heddon Bush School is 23rd of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).