Heddon Bush School vs Pukerau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 73 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
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
| Measure | Heddon Bush School Winton, Southland | Pukerau School Gore, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 48 | – |
| National rank | #752 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 70 | 57 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 439 |
| Total roll | 70 | 57 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37.3% | -3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Gore |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.heddonbush.school.nz/ | www.pukerau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Heddon Bush School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.9 vs 52.1).
- •Heddon Bush School does better on roll size (70 vs 57).
- •Heddon Bush School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.3% vs -3.8%).
- •Heddon Bush School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 57.
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 Pukerau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heddon Bush School ranks higher (54.9 vs 52.1 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 Heddon Bush School and Pukerau School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Winton and Gore in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heddon Bush School: 439. Pukerau School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heddon Bush School and Pukerau School rank in Southland?
Heddon Bush School is 23rd of 48 and Pukerau School is unranked among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).