Mangateretere School vs Te Aratika Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 21 m 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
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
| Measure | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika Academy Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 36 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 566 |
| Total roll | 36 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25% | 138.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 88.9% | 89.6% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whakatu | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | – | www.tearatika.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangateretere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.5 vs 11.3).
- •Mangateretere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (555 vs 566).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll size (48 vs 36).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (138.5% vs 25%).
- •Te Aratika Academy is the larger school with 48 students compared with 36.
- •Mangateretere School is co-educational and Te Aratika Academy is boys.
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 Te Aratika Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangateretere School ranks higher (14.5 vs 11.3 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 Mangateretere School and Te Aratika Academy?
About 21 m in a straight line, between Whakatu and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangateretere School: 555. Te Aratika Academy: 566. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangateretere School and Te Aratika Academy rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mangateretere School is unranked and Te Aratika Academy is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).