Bridge Pa School vs Maraekakaho School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 12 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
Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
| Measure | Bridge Pa School Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay | Maraekakaho School Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 69 | #11 of 69 |
| National rank | #1426 of 1,559 | #434 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 113 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 402 |
| Total roll | 113 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.4% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.3% | 12.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bridge Pa | Maraekakaho |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | bridgepa.school.nz | www.mkk.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maraekakaho School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 25.4).
- •Maraekakaho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 523).
- •Maraekakaho School does better on roll size (141 vs 113).
- •Bridge Pa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs -18.7%).
- •Maraekakaho School is the larger school with 141 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 Maraekakaho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraekakaho School ranks higher (68.3 vs 25.4 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 Maraekakaho School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bridge Pa and Maraekakaho in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bridge Pa School: 523. Maraekakaho School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bridge Pa School and Maraekakaho School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Bridge Pa School is 56th of 69 and Maraekakaho School is 11th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).