Greenmeadows School vs Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenmeadows School
Greenmeadows ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
495 students
Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
Taradale ยท State special school
111 students
| Measure | Greenmeadows School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #7 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #373 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 495 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 514 |
| Total roll | 495 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.2% | 57.7% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.gms.school.nz | www.fairhaven.net.nz |
The verdict
- โขGreenmeadows School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 514).
- โขGreenmeadows School does better on roll size (495 vs 111).
- โขTe Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 6.2%).
- โขGreenmeadows School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 111.
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 Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven 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 Greenmeadows School and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenmeadows School: 436. Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenmeadows School and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Greenmeadows School is 7th of 69 and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).