Argyll East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otane, Hawke's Bay 4276 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#31 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#959 of 1,559 nationally
About Argyll East School
Argyll East School is a state full primary school located in Otane, in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 78 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 31st of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.7%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Otane; Argyll East School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)450
- Roll size (10%)78
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Argyll East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 78
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Argyll East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Argyll East School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tikokino School
Tikokino · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students · 8.1 km away
Te Aute College
Pukehou · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
74 students · 9.1 km away
Pukehou School
Pukehou · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 9.2 km away
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 9.4 km away
Waipawa School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
344 students · 10 km away
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clive School
Clive · State contributing · Years 1–6
224 students
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Pakowhai School
Pakowhai · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Pukehou School
Pukehou · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Elsthorpe School
Elsthorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Argyll East School a good school?
Argyll East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 of 69 in Hawke's Bay. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Argyll East School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Argyll East School ranks #31 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #959 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Argyll East School?
Argyll East School had 78 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Argyll East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Argyll East School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Argyll East School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Argyll East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.