Garston School vs Hauroko Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 100 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garston School
Garston · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
| Measure | Garston School Garston, Southland | Hauroko Valley Primary School Tuatapere, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #17 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #687 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 24 | 75 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 428 |
| Total roll | 24 | 75 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.8% | -9.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Garston | Tuatapere |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.garston.school.nz | haurokovalley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.3 vs 55.1).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 429).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School does better on roll size (75 vs 24).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.3% vs -48.8%).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 24.
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 Garston School better than Hauroko Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hauroko Valley Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.1 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 Garston School and Hauroko Valley Primary School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Garston and Tuatapere in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Garston School: 429. Hauroko Valley Primary School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Garston School and Hauroko Valley Primary School rank in Southland?
Garston School is unranked and Hauroko Valley Primary School is 17th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).