Irongate School vs TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km 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
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students
| Measure | Irongate School Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 69 | #22 of 25 |
| National rank | #1509 of 1,559 | #448 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 194 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 552 |
| Total roll | 194 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.2% | 38.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 74.2% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 31.4% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Flaxmere | Flaxmere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.irongateschool.com | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (20.2 vs 19.5).
- •Irongate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 552).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga does better on roll size (237 vs 194).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga does better on roll growth (5 years) (38.1% vs -32.2%).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga is the larger school with 237 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irongate School better than TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga?
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 TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Flaxmere and Flaxmere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Irongate School: 533. TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Irongate School and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga rank in Hawke's Bay?
Irongate School is 61st of 69 and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga is 22nd of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).