Flaxmere Primary School vs Henry Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students
Henry Hill School
Onekawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
| Measure | Flaxmere Primary School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Henry Hill School Onekawa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 69 | #48 of 69 |
| National rank | #1489 of 1,559 | #1337 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 421 | 275 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 539 |
| Total roll | 421 | 275 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 69.8% | 76.4% |
| Pacific students | 35.2% | 14.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Onekawa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmere.school.nz | www.henryhill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henry Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.4 vs 21.5).
- •Flaxmere Primary School does better on roll size (421 vs 275).
- •Henry Hill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.7% vs -0.5%).
- •Flaxmere Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 275.
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 Primary School better than Henry Hill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henry Hill School ranks higher (29.4 vs 21.5 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 Primary School and Henry Hill School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Onekawa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere Primary School: 539. Henry Hill School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere Primary School and Henry Hill School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere Primary School is 60th of 69 and Henry Hill School is 48th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).