Clive School vs Meeanee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clive School
Clive · State contributing · Years 1–6
224 students
Meeanee School
Meeanee · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
| Measure | Clive School Clive, Hawke's Bay | Meeanee School Meeanee, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 69 | #41 of 69 |
| National rank | #896 of 1,559 | #1245 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 224 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 493 |
| Total roll | 224 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.3% | 22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.5% | 29.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Clive | Meeanee |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.cliveschool.co.nz/ | www.meeanee.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Clive School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.0 vs 33.8).
- •Clive School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 493).
- •Clive School does better on roll size (224 vs 103).
- •Meeanee School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -15.3%).
- •Clive School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 103.
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 Clive School better than Meeanee School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clive School ranks higher (49.0 vs 33.8 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 Clive School and Meeanee School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Clive and Meeanee in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clive School: 450. Meeanee School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clive School and Meeanee School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Clive School is 25th of 69 and Meeanee School is 41st of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).