Halfmoon Bay School vs Knapdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 116 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halfmoon Bay School
Half Moon Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
32 students
Knapdale School
Gore ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
56 students
| Measure | Halfmoon Bay School Half Moon Bay, Southland | Knapdale School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 32 | 56 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 455 |
| Total roll | 32 | 56 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 46.7% | 31% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 46.9% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Half Moon Bay | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (45.5 vs 46.1).
- โขHalfmoon Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 455).
- โขKnapdale School does better on roll size (56 vs 32).
- โขHalfmoon Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.7% vs 31%).
- โขKnapdale School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 32.
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 Halfmoon Bay School better than Knapdale School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Halfmoon Bay School and Knapdale School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Half Moon Bay and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Halfmoon Bay School: 453. Knapdale School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Halfmoon Bay School and Knapdale School rank in Southland?
Halfmoon Bay School is unranked and Knapdale School is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).