Argyll East School vs Clive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 45 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argyll East School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Clive School
Clive · State contributing · Years 1–6
224 students
| Measure | Argyll East School Otane, Hawke's Bay | Clive School Clive, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 69 | #25 of 69 |
| National rank | #959 of 1,559 | #896 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 78 | 224 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 450 |
| Total roll | 78 | 224 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -15.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otane | Clive |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.argylleast.school.nz | www.cliveschool.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Clive School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.0 vs 46.6).
- •Clive School does better on roll size (224 vs 78).
- •Argyll East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.4% vs -15.3%).
- •Clive School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 78.
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 Argyll East School better than Clive School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clive School ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.6 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 Argyll East School and Clive School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Otane and Clive in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Argyll East School: 450. Clive School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Argyll East School and Clive School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Argyll East School is 31st of 69 and Clive School is 25th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).