Flaxmere College vs Irongate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 712 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
362 students
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Flaxmere College Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 25 | #61 of 69 |
| National rank | #462 of 486 | #1509 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 362 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 533 |
| Total roll | 362 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12% | -32.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 53% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.5% | – |
| Māori students | 80.4% | 74.2% |
| Pacific students | 17.7% | 31.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmerecollege.co.nz | www.irongateschool.com |
The verdict
- •Irongate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.2 vs 16.2).
- •Irongate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 558).
- •Flaxmere College does better on roll size (362 vs 194).
- •Flaxmere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -32.2%).
- •Flaxmere College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 194.
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 Flaxmere College better than Irongate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Irongate School ranks higher (20.2 vs 16.2 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 Flaxmere College and Irongate School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere College: 558. Irongate School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere College and Irongate School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere College is 23rd of 25 and Irongate School is 61st of 69 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).