Bledisloe School vs Taradale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 176 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 Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
| Measure | Bledisloe School Taradale, Hawke's Bay | Taradale Intermediate Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 69 | #17 of 69 |
| National rank | #1128 of 1,559 | #678 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 303 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 440 |
| Total roll | 303 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | -14.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.6% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Taradale | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.bledisloe.school.nz | www.taradaleint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taradale Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.8 vs 39.2).
- •Taradale Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 474).
- •Taradale Intermediate does better on roll size (504 vs 303).
- •Bledisloe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.7% vs -14.1%).
- •Taradale Intermediate is the larger school with 504 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taradale Intermediate ranks higher (57.8 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 Intermediate?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Taradale and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bledisloe School: 474. Taradale Intermediate: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bledisloe School and Taradale Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Bledisloe School is 37th of 69 and Taradale Intermediate is 17th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).