Lindisfarne College vs Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students
| Measure | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 25 | #11 of 25 |
| National rank | #29 of 486 | #192 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 562 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 437 |
| Total roll | 562 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.6% | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.9% | 58.3% |
| Māori students | 10% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| International students | 4.1% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Stortford Lodge | Hastings Central |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.school.nz | taikura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 55.8).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 437).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll size (562 vs 286).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -19.4%).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.6% vs 83.3%).
- •Lindisfarne College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 286.
- •Lindisfarne College is boys and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is co-educational.
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 Lindisfarne College better than Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lindisfarne College ranks higher (82.6 vs 55.8 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 Lindisfarne College and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stortford Lodge and Hastings Central in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lindisfarne College: 398. Taikura Rudolf Steiner School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lindisfarne College and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Lindisfarne College is 3rd of 25 and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is 11th of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).