Hōhepa School vs Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hōhepa School
Poraiti · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
| Measure | Hōhepa School Poraiti, Hawke's Bay | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #6 of 69 |
| National rank | – | #338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 29 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 421 |
| Total roll | 29 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Poraiti | Puketapu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hohepahawkesbay.com/services-and-programmes/school | www.puketapuhb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll size (241 vs 29).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -11.8%).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is the larger school with 241 students compared with 29.
- •Hōhepa School is a private school while Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is a state 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 Hōhepa School better than Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
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 Hōhepa School and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Poraiti and Puketapu in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hōhepa School and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hōhepa School is unranked and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).