Flaxmere Primary School vs TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.3 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
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students
| Measure | Flaxmere Primary School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 69 | #22 of 25 |
| National rank | #1489 of 1,559 | #448 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 421 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 552 |
| Total roll | 421 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 38.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 69.8% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 35.2% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmere.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Flaxmere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.5 vs 19.5).
- •Flaxmere Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 552).
- •Flaxmere Primary School does better on roll size (421 vs 237).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.1% vs -0.5%).
- •Flaxmere Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 237.
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 TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Flaxmere Primary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.5 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 TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere Primary School: 539. TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere Primary School and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere Primary School is 60th of 69 and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga is 22nd of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).