Schools in Tamatea, Hawke's Bay (2026)
3 schools · 840 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 498.
Tamatea, in Hawke's Bay, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 840 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 intermediate; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Tamatea's schools is 498, above the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Tamatea Intermediate (43.2, lower 50% of intermediate schools nationally), followed by Porritt School (32.8, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Tamatea School (19.0, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tamatea Intermediate (366 students), Porritt School (325 students), Tamatea School (149 students).
Ranked schools in Tamatea
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 143Tamatea IntermediateTamatea · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 498 · 366 students
- 233Porritt SchoolTamatea · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 325 students
- 319Tamatea SchoolTamatea · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 149 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamatea Intermediate Tamatea · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 43.2 Lower 50% | 498 | 366 |
| 2 | Porritt School Tamatea · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 325 |
| 3 | Tamatea School Tamatea · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 19.0 Lower 50% | 535 | 149 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tamatea?
Tamatea Intermediate is the highest-ranked school in Tamatea with a Success Index (NZ) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Tamatea?
Tamatea has 3 schools (1 intermediate, 2 contributing) educating 840 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Tamatea?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Tamatea is 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.