Irongate School vs Omahu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irongate School
Flaxmere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
194 students
Omahu School
Hastings ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
55 students
| Measure | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Omahu School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #1509 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 194 | 55 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 569 |
| Total roll | 194 | 55 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.2% | 56.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 74.2% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 31.4% | 10.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.irongateschool.com | โ |
The verdict
- โขIrongate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.2 vs 14.4).
- โขIrongate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 569).
- โขIrongate School does better on roll size (194 vs 55).
- โขOmahu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.8% vs -32.2%).
- โขIrongate School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 55.
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 Irongate School better than Omahu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Irongate School ranks higher (20.2 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irongate School and Omahu School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Irongate School: 533. Omahu School: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Irongate School and Omahu School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Irongate School is 61st of 69 and Omahu School is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).