Flaxmere College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay 4120 · Hastings District
#23 of 25 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay
#462 of 486 nationally
About Flaxmere College
Flaxmere College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Flaxmere, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 362 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 25 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 80.4%; pacific students 17.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Flaxmere; Flaxmere College ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)558
- Roll size (10%)362
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)53%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)32.5%
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 Flaxmere College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 558
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 362
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 53%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 32.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 80.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.7%
- 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 Flaxmere College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Flaxmere College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Flaxmere College has changed over time.
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Schools near Flaxmere College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · State teen parent unit
· 239 m away
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students · 286 m away
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students · 685 m away
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 712 m away
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students · 2.1 km away
Camberley School
Camberley · State contributing · Years 1–6
70 students · 2.6 km away
Twyford School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students · 2.6 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
258 students · 3.0 km away
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
William Colenso College
Onekawa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
371 students
Wairoa College
Wairoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa · State composite · Years 1–13
189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Flaxmere College a good school?
Flaxmere College has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 25 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 Flaxmere College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere College ranks #23 of 25 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay and #462 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Flaxmere College?
Flaxmere College had 362 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Flaxmere College a primary school or a secondary school?
Flaxmere College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Flaxmere College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Flaxmere College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.