Argyll East School vs Lucknow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 36 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
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
| Measure | Argyll East School Otane, Hawke's Bay | Lucknow School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 69 | #26 of 69 |
| National rank | #959 of 1,559 | #900 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 78 | 269 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 451 |
| Total roll | 78 | 269 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 29.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otane | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.argylleast.school.nz | www.lucknow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lucknow School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 46.6).
- •Argyll East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 451).
- •Lucknow School does better on roll size (269 vs 78).
- •Argyll East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.4% vs -7.4%).
- •Lucknow School is the larger school with 269 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 Lucknow School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lucknow School ranks higher (48.8 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 Lucknow School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Otane and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Argyll East School: 450. Lucknow School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Argyll East School and Lucknow School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Argyll East School is 31st of 69 and Lucknow School is 26th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).