Frimley School vs Te Pohue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 44 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
Te Pohue School
Te Pohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Frimley School Frimley, Hawke's Bay | Te Pohue School Te Pohue, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #1053 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 472 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 473 |
| Total roll | 472 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | -43.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.1% | 64.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frimley | Te Pohue |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frimley.school.nz | www.tepohue.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Frimley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.5 vs 35.3).
- •Frimley School does better on roll size (472 vs 28).
- •Frimley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.5% vs -43.7%).
- •Frimley School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 28.
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 Te Pohue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Frimley School ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.3 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 Te Pohue School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Frimley and Te Pohue in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frimley School: 473. Te Pohue School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frimley School and Te Pohue School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frimley School is 34th of 69 and Te Pohue School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).