Flaxmere College vs Omahu 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.
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
362 students
Omahu School
Hastings ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
55 students
| Measure | Flaxmere College Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Omahu School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 25 | โ |
| National rank | #462 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 362 | 55 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 569 |
| Total roll | 362 | 55 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12% | 56.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 53% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 80.4% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 17.7% | 10.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmerecollege.co.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขFlaxmere College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (16.2 vs 14.4).
- โขFlaxmere College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (558 vs 569).
- โขFlaxmere College does better on roll size (362 vs 55).
- โขOmahu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.8% vs 12%).
- โขFlaxmere College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 55.
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 Omahu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Flaxmere College ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.4 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 Flaxmere College and Omahu School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere College: 558. Omahu School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere College and Omahu School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere College is 23rd of 25 and Omahu School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).