Hauroko Valley Primary School vs Limehills School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Hauroko Valley Primary School Tuatapere, Southland | Limehills School Limehills, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 48 | #14 of 48 |
| National rank | #687 of 1,559 | #664 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 75 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 429 |
| Total roll | 75 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | -22.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tuatapere | Limehills |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | haurokovalley.school.nz | www.limehills.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (57.3 vs 58.2).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 429).
- •Limehills School does better on roll size (140 vs 75).
- •Hauroko Valley Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.3% vs -22.3%).
- •Limehills School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 75.
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 Hauroko Valley Primary School better than Limehills 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 Hauroko Valley Primary School and Limehills School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Tuatapere and Limehills in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hauroko Valley Primary School: 428. Limehills School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hauroko Valley Primary School and Limehills School rank in Southland?
Hauroko Valley Primary School is 17th of 48 and Limehills School is 14th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).