Hōhepa School vs Tamatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.0 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 School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
| Measure | Hōhepa School Poraiti, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #64 of 69 |
| National rank | – | #1522 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 29 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 535 |
| Total roll | 29 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31% | 59.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Poraiti | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hohepahawkesbay.com/services-and-programmes/school | tamateaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tamatea School does better on roll size (149 vs 29).
- •Hōhepa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.8% vs -18.7%).
- •Tamatea School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 29.
- •Hōhepa School is a private school while Tamatea 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 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 School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Poraiti and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hōhepa School and Tamatea School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hōhepa School is unranked and Tamatea School is 64th of 69 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).