Garston School vs Limehills School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 72 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
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Garston School Garston, Southland | Limehills School Limehills, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #14 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #664 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 24 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 429 |
| Total roll | 24 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.8% | -22.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Garston | Limehills |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.garston.school.nz | www.limehills.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Limehills School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 55.1).
- •Limehills School does better on roll size (140 vs 24).
- •Limehills School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.3% vs -48.8%).
- •Limehills School is the larger school with 140 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 Limehills School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Limehills School ranks higher (58.2 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 Limehills School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Garston and Limehills in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Garston School: 429. Limehills School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Garston School and Limehills School rank in Southland?
Garston School is unranked and Limehills School is 14th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).