Kotemaori School vs Te Awa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 51 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kotemaori School
Kotemaori Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
14 students
Te Awa School
Napier South Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
170 students
| Measure | Kotemaori School Kotemaori, Hawke's Bay | Te Awa School Napier South, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #63 of 69 |
| National rank | β | #1519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 14 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 536 |
| Total roll | 14 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50% | -5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 71.4% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kotemaori | Napier South |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | β | www.teawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Te Awa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.1 vs 16.9).
- β’Kotemaori School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 536).
- β’Te Awa School does better on roll size (170 vs 14).
- β’Kotemaori School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50% vs -5.6%).
- β’Te Awa School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 14.
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 Kotemaori School better than Te Awa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awa School ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.9 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 Kotemaori School and Te Awa School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Kotemaori and Napier South in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kotemaori School: 535. Te Awa School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kotemaori School and Te Awa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Kotemaori School is unranked and Te Awa School is 63rd of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).