Arthur Miller School vs Port Ahuriri School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Miller School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
324 students
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | Arthur Miller School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Port Ahuriri School Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 69 | #15 of 69 |
| National rank | #582 of 1,559 | #595 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 324 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 425 |
| Total roll | 324 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.3% | -18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Ahuriri |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ams.school.nz | www.portahuriri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.1 vs 61.5).
- •Arthur Miller School does better on roll size (324 vs 250).
- •Arthur Miller School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.3% vs -18.5%).
- •Arthur Miller School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 250.
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 Arthur Miller School better than Port Ahuriri School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arthur Miller School and Port Ahuriri School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Ahuriri in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Miller School: 425. Port Ahuriri School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Miller School and Port Ahuriri School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Arthur Miller School is 14th of 69 and Port Ahuriri School is 15th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).