Flaxmere Primary School vs Twyford School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
421 students
Twyford School
Hastings ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
174 students
| Measure | Flaxmere Primary School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Twyford School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 69 | #18 of 69 |
| National rank | #1489 of 1,559 | #685 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 421 | 174 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 445 |
| Total roll | 421 | 174 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.5% | 3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 69.8% | 14.4% |
| Pacific students | 35.2% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.flaxmere.school.nz | www.twyford.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTwyford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.5 vs 21.5).
- โขTwyford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 539).
- โขFlaxmere Primary School does better on roll size (421 vs 174).
- โขTwyford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -0.5%).
- โขFlaxmere Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 174.
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 Twyford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Twyford School ranks higher (57.5 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 Twyford School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flaxmere Primary School: 539. Twyford School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flaxmere Primary School and Twyford School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Flaxmere Primary School is 60th of 69 and Twyford School is 18th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).