Potaka School vs Te Hapara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 121 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potaka School
Hicks Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
45 students
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
205 students
| Measure | Potaka School Hicks Bay, Gisborne | Te Hapara School Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #15 of 18 |
| National rank | โ | #1467 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 45 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 524 |
| Total roll | 45 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 140% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 91.1% | 75.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 17.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hicks Bay | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTe Hapara School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.6 vs 21.5).
- โขPotaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 524).
- โขTe Hapara School does better on roll size (205 vs 45).
- โขPotaka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (140% vs -20%).
- โขTe Hapara School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 45.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Potaka School better than Te Hapara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Hapara School ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Potaka School and Te Hapara School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Hicks Bay and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Potaka School: 523. Te Hapara School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Potaka School and Te Hapara School rank in Gisborne?
Potaka School is unranked and Te Hapara School is 15th of 18 among full primary schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).