Bridge Pa School vs Irongate School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Pa School
Bridge Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Bridge Pa School Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 69 | #61 of 69 |
| National rank | #1426 of 1,559 | #1509 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 113 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 533 |
| Total roll | 113 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.4% | -32.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.3% | 74.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 31.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bridge Pa | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | bridgepa.school.nz | www.irongateschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bridge Pa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 20.2).
- •Bridge Pa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 533).
- •Irongate School does better on roll size (194 vs 113).
- •Bridge Pa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs -32.2%).
- •Irongate School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 113.
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 Bridge Pa School better than Irongate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bridge Pa School ranks higher (25.4 vs 20.2 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 Bridge Pa School and Irongate School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bridge Pa and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bridge Pa School: 523. Irongate School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bridge Pa School and Irongate School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Bridge Pa School is 56th of 69 and Irongate School is 61st of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).