Irongate School vs Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 896 m 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
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #61 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #1509 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 194 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 569 |
| Total roll | 194 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.2% | 90% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 74.2% | โ |
| Pacific students | 31.4% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.irongateschool.com | www.flaxmerecollege.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขIrongate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 569).
- โขTe Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke does better on roll growth (5 years) (90% vs -32.2%).
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 Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke?
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 Irongate School and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Irongate School: 533. Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Irongate School and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke rank in Hawke's Bay?
Irongate School is 61st of 69 and Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).