Mayfair School vs Te Aratika Academy
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.
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
| Measure | Mayfair School Mayfair, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika Academy Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #1486 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 220 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 566 |
| Total roll | 220 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.9% | 138.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 66.4% | 89.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.5% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mayfair | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.mayfair.school.nz | www.tearatika.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mayfair School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.7 vs 11.3).
- •Mayfair School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 566).
- •Mayfair School does better on roll size (220 vs 48).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (138.5% vs -15.9%).
- •Mayfair School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 48.
- •Mayfair 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 Mayfair School better than Te Aratika Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mayfair School ranks higher (21.7 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 Mayfair School and Te Aratika Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mayfair and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mayfair School: 527. Te Aratika Academy: 566. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mayfair School and Te Aratika Academy rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mayfair School is 59th of 69 and Te Aratika Academy is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).