Drummond Primary School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 21 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drummond Primary School
Drummond ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
114 students
Hillside Primary School
Browns ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
17 students
| Measure | Drummond Primary School Drummond, Southland | Hillside Primary School Browns, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 48 | โ |
| National rank | #839 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 114 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 454 |
| Total roll | 114 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.3% | -51.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drummond | Browns |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | drummond.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขDrummond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.4 vs 42.4).
- โขDrummond Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 454).
- โขDrummond Primary School does better on roll size (114 vs 17).
- โขDrummond Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs -51.3%).
- โขDrummond Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 17.
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 Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Drummond Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 42.4 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 Hillside Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Drummond and Browns in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Drummond Primary School: 450. Hillside Primary School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Drummond Primary School and Hillside Primary School rank in Southland?
Drummond Primary School is 26th of 48 and Hillside Primary School is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).