Frimley School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
| Measure | Frimley School Frimley, Hawke's Bay | St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Mahora, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #34 of 69 | #4 of 69 |
| National rank | #1053 of 1,559 | #299 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 472 | 289 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 421 |
| Total roll | 472 | 289 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.1% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frimley | Mahora |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frimley.school.nz | www.stmaryshastings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 42.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 473).
- •Frimley School does better on roll size (472 vs 289).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -6.5%).
- •Frimley School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 289.
- •Frimley School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) ranks higher (74.1 vs 42.5 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 Frimley School and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
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. St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings): 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frimley School and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frimley School is 34th of 69 and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is 4th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).