Karamū High School vs Mangateretere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
| Measure | Karamū High School Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 25 | – |
| National rank | #330 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 880 | 36 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 555 |
| Total roll | 880 | 36 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.8% | – |
| Māori students | 37.6% | 88.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parkvale-Napier/Hastings | Whakatu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.karamu.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Karamū High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.3 vs 14.5).
- •Karamū High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 555).
- •Karamū High School does better on roll size (880 vs 36).
- •Mangateretere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25% vs -2.3%).
- •Karamū High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 36.
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 Karamū High School better than Mangateretere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karamū High School ranks higher (36.3 vs 14.5 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 Karamū High School and Mangateretere School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Parkvale-Napier/Hastings and Whakatu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karamū High School: 484. Mangateretere School: 555. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karamū High School and Mangateretere School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Karamū High School is 14th of 25 and Mangateretere School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).