Flaxmere College vs Te Aratika Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 8.9 km 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
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
| Measure | Flaxmere College Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika Academy Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 25 | – |
| National rank | #462 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 362 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 566 |
| Total roll | 362 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12% | 138.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 53% | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.5% | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 80.4% | 89.6% |
| Pacific students | 17.7% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmerecollege.co.nz | www.tearatika.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Flaxmere College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (16.2 vs 11.3).
- •Flaxmere College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (558 vs 566).
- •Flaxmere College does better on roll size (362 vs 48).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (138.5% vs 12%).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (57.1% vs 53%).
- •Flaxmere College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 48.
- •Flaxmere College is co-educational and Te Aratika Academy is boys.
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 Te Aratika Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Flaxmere College ranks higher (16.2 vs 11.3 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 Te Aratika Academy?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere College: 558. Te Aratika Academy: 566. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere College and Te Aratika Academy rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere College is 23rd of 25 and Te Aratika Academy is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).