Bledisloe School vs Taradale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 559 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bledisloe School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students
| Measure | Bledisloe School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Taradale High School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 69 | #10 of 25 |
| National rank | #1128 of 1,559 | #185 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 303 | 1,028 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 448 |
| Total roll | 303 | 1,028 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.2% |
| Māori students | 37.6% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.bledisloe.school.nz | www.ths.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taradale High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.9 vs 39.2).
- •Taradale High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 474).
- •Taradale High School does better on roll size (1,028 vs 303).
- •Taradale High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.5% vs -5.7%).
- •Taradale High School is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 303.
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 Bledisloe School better than Taradale High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taradale High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 39.2 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 Bledisloe School and Taradale High School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Taradale and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bledisloe School: 474. Taradale High School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bledisloe School and Taradale High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Bledisloe School is 37th of 69 and Taradale High School is 10th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).