Hōhepa School vs Tamatea Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.6 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 Intermediate
Tamatea · State intermediate · Years 7–8
366 students
| Measure | Hōhepa School Poraiti, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea Intermediate Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 69 |
| National rank | – | #1041 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 29 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 498 |
| Total roll | 29 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31% | 52.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Poraiti | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hohepahawkesbay.com/services-and-programmes/school | www.tamateaint.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll size (366 vs 29).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs -11.8%).
- •Tamatea Intermediate is the larger school with 366 students compared with 29.
- •Hōhepa School is a private school while Tamatea Intermediate 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 Intermediate?
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 Intermediate?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Poraiti and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hōhepa School and Tamatea Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hōhepa School is unranked and Tamatea Intermediate is 33rd of 69 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).