Hōhepa School vs Tamatea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.7 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
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
| Measure | Hōhepa School Poraiti, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea High School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #21 of 25 |
| National rank | – | #427 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 29 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 532 |
| Total roll | 29 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 60.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.8% |
| Māori students | 31% | 51% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 11.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Poraiti | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hohepahawkesbay.com/services-and-programmes/school | www.tamatea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll size (345 vs 29).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.4% vs -11.8%).
- •Tamatea High School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 29.
- •Hōhepa School is a private school while Tamatea High School 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 Tamatea High 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 Hōhepa School and Tamatea High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Poraiti and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hōhepa School and Tamatea High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hōhepa School is unranked and Tamatea High School is 21st of 25 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).