Frimley School vs Heretaunga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 930 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
258 students
| Measure | Frimley School Frimley, Hawke's Bay | Heretaunga Intermediate Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 69 | #43 of 69 |
| National rank | #1053 of 1,559 | #1267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 472 | 258 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 492 |
| Total roll | 472 | 258 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | -21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.1% | 49.2% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frimley | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frimley.school.nz | www.hint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Frimley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.5 vs 32.4).
- •Frimley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 492).
- •Frimley School does better on roll size (472 vs 258).
- •Frimley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.5% vs -21.5%).
- •Frimley School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 258.
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 Frimley School better than Heretaunga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Frimley School ranks higher (42.5 vs 32.4 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 Frimley School and Heretaunga Intermediate?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Frimley and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frimley School: 473. Heretaunga Intermediate: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frimley School and Heretaunga Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frimley School is 34th of 69 and Heretaunga Intermediate is 43rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).