Greenmeadows School vs Taradale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
| Measure | Greenmeadows School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | Taradale Intermediate Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 69 | #17 of 69 |
| National rank | #373 of 1,559 | #678 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 495 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 440 |
| Total roll | 495 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | -14.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.gms.school.nz | www.taradaleint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Greenmeadows School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 57.8).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 440).
- •Taradale Intermediate does better on roll size (504 vs 495).
- •Greenmeadows School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.2% vs -14.1%).
- •Taradale Intermediate is the larger school with 504 students compared with 495.
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 Taradale Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greenmeadows School ranks higher (70.9 vs 57.8 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 Taradale Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenmeadows School: 436. Taradale Intermediate: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenmeadows School and Taradale Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Greenmeadows School is 7th of 69 and Taradale Intermediate is 17th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).