Hauroko Valley Primary School vs Waiau Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Tuatapere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
75 students
Waiau Area School
Tuatapere ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
133 students
| Measure | Hauroko Valley Primary School Tuatapere, Southland | Waiau Area School Tuatapere, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 48 | #14 of 14 |
| National rank | #687 of 1,559 | #459 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 75 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 525 |
| Total roll | 75 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 52.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 26.3% |
| Mฤori students | 8% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tuatapere | Tuatapere |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | haurokovalley.school.nz | www.was.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHauroko Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.3 vs 16.7).
- โขHauroko Valley Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 525).
- โขWaiau Area School does better on roll size (133 vs 75).
- โขWaiau Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -9.3%).
- โขWaiau Area School is the larger school with 133 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 Waiau Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hauroko Valley Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 16.7 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 Hauroko Valley Primary School and Waiau Area School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Tuatapere and Tuatapere in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hauroko Valley Primary School: 428. Waiau Area School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hauroko Valley Primary School and Waiau Area School rank in Southland?
Hauroko Valley Primary School is 17th of 48 and Waiau Area School is 14th of 14 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).