Ebbett Park School vs Irongate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Ebbett Park School Raureka, Hawke's Bay | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 69 | #61 of 69 |
| National rank | #1511 of 1,559 | #1509 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 174 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 533 |
| Total roll | 174 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | -32.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.1% | 74.2% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 31.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raureka | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ebbettpark.school.nz | www.irongateschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (19.9 vs 20.2).
- •Irongate School does better on roll size (194 vs 174).
- •Ebbett Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.1% vs -32.2%).
- •Irongate School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 174.
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 Ebbett Park School better than Irongate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ebbett Park School and Irongate School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Raureka and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ebbett Park School: 533. Irongate School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ebbett Park School and Irongate School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Ebbett Park School is 62nd of 69 and Irongate School is 61st of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).