Maraekakaho School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay 4171 · Hastings District
#11 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#434 of 1,559 nationally
About Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho School is a state full primary located in Maraekakaho, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 141 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.1%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)402
- Roll size (10%)141
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.7%
- 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 Maraekakaho School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 402
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 141
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- 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 Maraekakaho School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maraekakaho School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bridge Pa School
Bridge Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 12 km away
Pukehamoamoa School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
60 students · 13 km away
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 14 km away
Omahu School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 14 km away
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 14 km away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students · 14 km away
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
362 students · 15 km away
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · State teen parent unit
· 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Haumoana School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maraekakaho School a good school?
Maraekakaho School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Maraekakaho School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Maraekakaho School ranks #11 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #434 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maraekakaho School?
Maraekakaho School had 141 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Maraekakaho School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maraekakaho School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maraekakaho School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Maraekakaho School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.