Heddon Bush School vs Hedgehope School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 33 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
| Measure | Heddon Bush School Winton, Southland | Hedgehope School Hedgehope, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 48 | – |
| National rank | #752 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 70 | 55 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 70 | 55 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37.3% | 52.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 10.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Hedgehope |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.heddonbush.school.nz/ | www.hedgehope.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Heddon Bush School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 53.4).
- •Heddon Bush School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Heddon Bush School does better on roll size (70 vs 55).
- •Hedgehope School does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.6% vs 37.3%).
- •Heddon Bush School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 55.
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 Heddon Bush School better than Hedgehope School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heddon Bush School ranks higher (54.9 vs 53.4 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 Heddon Bush School and Hedgehope School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Winton and Hedgehope in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heddon Bush School: 439. Hedgehope School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heddon Bush School and Hedgehope School rank in Southland?
Heddon Bush School is 23rd of 48 and Hedgehope School is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).