Mangateretere School vs Mayfair School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students
| Measure | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay | Mayfair School Mayfair, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #59 of 69 |
| National rank | – | #1486 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 36 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 527 |
| Total roll | 36 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25% | -15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 88.9% | 66.4% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatu | Mayfair |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | – | www.mayfair.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mayfair School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.7 vs 14.5).
- •Mayfair School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 555).
- •Mayfair School does better on roll size (220 vs 36).
- •Mangateretere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25% vs -15.9%).
- •Mayfair School is the larger school with 220 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 Mangateretere School better than Mayfair School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mayfair School ranks higher (21.7 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 Mangateretere School and Mayfair School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Whakatu and Mayfair in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangateretere School: 555. Mayfair School: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangateretere School and Mayfair School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mangateretere School is unranked and Mayfair School is 59th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).