Arthur Miller School vs Taradale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 699 m 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
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students
| Measure | Arthur Miller School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Taradale High School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 69 | #10 of 25 |
| National rank | #582 of 1,559 | #185 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 324 | 1,028 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 448 |
| Total roll | 324 | 1,028 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.3% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.2% |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ams.school.nz | www.ths.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Arthur Miller School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.1 vs 57.9).
- •Arthur Miller School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 448).
- •Taradale High School does better on roll size (1,028 vs 324).
- •Taradale High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.5% vs -15.3%).
- •Taradale High School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 324.
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 Taradale High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Arthur Miller School ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.9 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 Taradale High School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Taradale and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arthur Miller School: 425. Taradale High School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arthur Miller School and Taradale High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Arthur Miller School is 14th of 69 and Taradale High School is 10th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).