Arthur Miller School vs Reignier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Reignier Catholic School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
| Measure | Arthur Miller School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Reignier Catholic School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 69 | #10 of 69 |
| National rank | #582 of 1,559 | #424 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 324 | 224 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 404 |
| Total roll | 324 | 224 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.3% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ams.school.nz | www.reignier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Reignier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.7 vs 62.1).
- •Reignier Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 425).
- •Arthur Miller School does better on roll size (324 vs 224).
- •Reignier Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.6% vs -15.3%).
- •Arthur Miller School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 224.
- •Arthur Miller School is a state school while Reignier Catholic School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Reignier Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Reignier Catholic School ranks higher (68.7 vs 62.1 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 Arthur Miller School and Reignier Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Taradale and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Miller School: 425. Reignier Catholic School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Miller School and Reignier Catholic School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Arthur Miller School is 14th of 69 and Reignier Catholic School is 10th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).