New ZealandSouthlandHedgehopeHedgehope School

Hedgehope School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Hedgehope, Southland · Rural other
office@hedgehope.school.nz 03-230 6106
Roll53enrolled students
EQI440-15 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI440
vs National-15 (avg 455)
Roll53
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Hedgehope School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
440-23
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
53
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
15.1%-16.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Hedgehope School is a state full primary school in Hedgehope, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 53 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 440 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9872
MoE School ID3964

Student Demographics

Total Roll53
European/Pakeha79.2%
Maori15.1%
Pacific0%
Asian17%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
79.2%
Maori
15.1%
Pacific
0%
Asian
17%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI440
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)