Mahora School vs Patoka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Patoka School
Patoka · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
| Measure | Mahora School Mahora, Hawke's Bay | Patoka School Patoka, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #1055 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 374 | 34 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 469 |
| Total roll | 374 | 34 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.6% | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 39% | 26.5% |
| Pacific students | 15.2% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mahora | Patoka |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.mahora.school.nz | patoka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mahora School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.4 vs 37.3).
- •Patoka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 470).
- •Mahora School does better on roll size (374 vs 34).
- •Mahora School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.6% vs -20.4%).
- •Mahora School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 34.
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 Mahora School better than Patoka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mahora School ranks higher (42.4 vs 37.3 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 Mahora School and Patoka School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Mahora and Patoka in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahora School: 470. Patoka School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahora School and Patoka School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mahora School is 35th of 69 and Patoka School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).