Mangateretere School vs Te Aratika High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 126 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangateretere School
Whakatu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
36 students
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
| Measure | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika High School Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 36 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 561 |
| Total roll | 36 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 88.9% | โ |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Whakatu | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMangateretere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.5 vs 0.5).
- โขMangateretere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (555 vs 561).
- โขMangateretere School is a state school while Te Aratika High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangateretere School ranks higher (14.5 vs 0.5 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 Te Aratika High School?
About 126 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 High School: 561. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangateretere School and Te Aratika High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mangateretere School is unranked and Te Aratika High School is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).