Frimley School vs Mahora School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
| Measure | Frimley School Frimley, Hawke's Bay | Mahora School Mahora, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 69 | #35 of 69 |
| National rank | #1053 of 1,559 | #1055 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 472 | 374 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 470 |
| Total roll | 472 | 374 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.1% | 39% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 15.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frimley | Mahora |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frimley.school.nz | www.mahora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (42.5 vs 42.4).
- •Mahora School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 473).
- •Frimley School does better on roll size (472 vs 374).
- •Frimley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.5% vs -10.6%).
- •Frimley School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 374.
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 Mahora School?
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 Frimley School and Mahora School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frimley and Mahora in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frimley School: 473. Mahora School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frimley School and Mahora School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frimley School is 34th of 69 and Mahora School is 35th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).