Irongate School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay 4120 · Hastings District
#61 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#1509 of 1,559 nationally
About Irongate School
Irongate School is a state full primary located in Flaxmere, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 194 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 61st of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (50th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 74.2%; pacific students 31.4%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Flaxmere; Irongate School ranks 4th of 6 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%)533
- Roll size (10%)194
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-32.2%
- 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 Irongate School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 533
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 194
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -32.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 74.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 31.4%
- 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 Irongate School has changed over time.
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Schools near Irongate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
362 students · 712 m away
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students · 766 m away
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · State teen parent unit
· 896 m away
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students · 997 m away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 1.8 km away
Camberley School
Camberley · State contributing · Years 1–6
70 students · 3.1 km away
Twyford School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students · 3.3 km away
Bridge Pa School
Bridge Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 3.3 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
258 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
Kotemaori School
Kotemaori · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Te Awa School
Napier South · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Irongate School a good school?
Irongate School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #61 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 Irongate School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Irongate School ranks #61 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #1509 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Irongate School?
Irongate School had 194 students in 2026, a change of -32% over five years.
Is Irongate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Irongate School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Irongate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Irongate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.