Irongate School vs Te Whai Hiringa
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 766 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students
| Measure | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | Te Whai Hiringa Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 69 | #58 of 69 |
| National rank | #1509 of 1,559 | #1455 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 194 | 431 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 533 |
| Total roll | 194 | 431 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.2% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 74.2% | 66.4% |
| Pacific students | 31.4% | 38.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.irongateschool.com | www.tewhaihiringa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Whai Hiringa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 20.2).
- •Te Whai Hiringa does better on roll size (431 vs 194).
- •Te Whai Hiringa does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% vs -32.2%).
- •Te Whai Hiringa is the larger school with 431 students compared with 194.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Irongate School better than Te Whai Hiringa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Whai Hiringa ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.2 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 Te Whai Hiringa?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Irongate School: 533. Te Whai Hiringa: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Irongate School and Te Whai Hiringa rank in Hawke's Bay?
Irongate School is 61st of 69 and Te Whai Hiringa is 58th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).