Mayfair School vs Parkvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students
| Measure | Mayfair School Mayfair, Hawke's Bay | Parkvale School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 69 | #29 of 69 |
| National rank | #1486 of 1,559 | #934 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 220 | 516 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 462 |
| Total roll | 220 | 516 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.9% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.4% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.5% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Mayfair | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.mayfair.school.nz | www.parkvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parkvale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.7 vs 21.7).
- •Parkvale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 527).
- •Parkvale School does better on roll size (516 vs 220).
- •Parkvale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.4% vs -15.9%).
- •Parkvale School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 220.
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 Mayfair School better than Parkvale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkvale School ranks higher (47.7 vs 21.7 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 Mayfair School and Parkvale School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mayfair and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mayfair School: 527. Parkvale School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mayfair School and Parkvale School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mayfair School is 59th of 69 and Parkvale School is 29th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).