Greenmeadows School vs Porritt School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenmeadows School
Greenmeadows · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students
Porritt School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
| Measure | Greenmeadows School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | Porritt School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 69 | #42 of 69 |
| National rank | #373 of 1,559 | #1259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 495 | 325 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 493 |
| Total roll | 495 | 325 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 52.9% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 11.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.gms.school.nz | www.porritt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Greenmeadows School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 32.8).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 493).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on roll size (495 vs 325).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.2% vs -12.5%).
- •Greenmeadows School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 325.
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 Greenmeadows School better than Porritt School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greenmeadows School ranks higher (70.9 vs 32.8 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 Greenmeadows School and Porritt School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenmeadows School: 436. Porritt School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenmeadows School and Porritt School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Greenmeadows School is 7th of 69 and Porritt School is 42nd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).