Limehills School vs Te Anau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 87 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limehills School
Limehills ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
Te Anau School
Te Anau ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
281 students
| Measure | Limehills School Limehills, Southland | Te Anau School Te Anau, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 48 | #2 of 48 |
| National rank | #664 of 1,559 | #395 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 140 | 281 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 429 |
| Total roll | 140 | 281 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.3% | 3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Limehills | Te Anau |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.limehills.school.nz | www.teanau.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Anau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.2 vs 58.2).
- โขTe Anau School does better on roll size (281 vs 140).
- โขTe Anau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs -22.3%).
- โขTe Anau School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 140.
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 Limehills School better than Te Anau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Anau School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.2 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 Limehills School and Te Anau School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Limehills and Te Anau in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Limehills School: 429. Te Anau School: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Limehills School and Te Anau School rank in Southland?
Limehills School is 14th of 48 and Te Anau School is 2nd of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).