Flaxmere Primary School vs Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 225 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
421 students
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Flaxmere Primary School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #60 of 69 | β |
| National rank | #1489 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 421 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 569 |
| Total roll | 421 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 90% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 69.8% | β |
| Pacific students | 35.2% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmere.school.nz | www.flaxmerecollege.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Flaxmere Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 569).
- β’Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke does better on roll growth (5 years) (90% vs -0.5%).
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 Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke?
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 Flaxmere Primary School and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere Primary School: 539. Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere Primary School and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere Primary School is 60th of 69 and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).