Drummond Primary School vs Rimu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 39 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
Rimu School
Rimu · State full primary · Years 1–8
106 students
| Measure | Drummond Primary School Drummond, Southland | Rimu School Rimu, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 48 | #28 of 48 |
| National rank | #839 of 1,559 | #889 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 114 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 446 |
| Total roll | 114 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 68.3% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Drummond | Rimu |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | drummond.school.nz/ | www.rimu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Drummond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.4 vs 49.3).
- •Rimu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 450).
- •Drummond Primary School does better on roll size (114 vs 106).
- •Drummond Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.3% vs -12%).
- •Drummond Primary School is the larger school with 114 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 Drummond Primary School better than Rimu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Drummond Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 49.3 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 Rimu School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Drummond and Rimu in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Drummond Primary School: 450. Rimu School: 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Drummond Primary School and Rimu School rank in Southland?
Drummond Primary School is 26th of 48 and Rimu School is 28th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).