Argyll East School vs Pakowhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 42 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
Pakowhai School
Pakowhai · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
| Measure | Argyll East School Otane, Hawke's Bay | Pakowhai School Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #959 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 78 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 452 |
| Total roll | 78 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otane | Pakowhai |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.argylleast.school.nz | www.pakowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Argyll East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.6 vs 44.7).
- •Argyll East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 452).
- •Argyll East School does better on roll size (78 vs 39).
- •Argyll East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.4% vs -20.5%).
- •Argyll East School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 39.
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 Pakowhai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Argyll East School ranks higher (46.6 vs 44.7 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 Pakowhai School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Otane and Pakowhai in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Argyll East School: 450. Pakowhai School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Argyll East School and Pakowhai School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Argyll East School is 31st of 69 and Pakowhai School is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).