Meeanee School vs Parkside Christian S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meeanee School
Meeanee · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
| Measure | Meeanee School Meeanee, Hawke's Bay | Parkside Christian S D A School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 69 | #36 of 69 |
| National rank | #1245 of 1,559 | #1117 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 471 |
| Total roll | 103 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | 90.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 3.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meeanee | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.meeanee.school.nz | www.parksideadventistchristian.co.nz/information.html |
The verdict
- •Parkside Christian S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.6 vs 33.8).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 493).
- •Meeanee School does better on roll size (103 vs 62).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.6% vs 22.4%).
- •Meeanee School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 62.
- •Meeanee School is a state school while Parkside Christian S D A School is a state integrated 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 Meeanee School better than Parkside Christian S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkside Christian S D A School ranks higher (39.6 vs 33.8 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 Meeanee School and Parkside Christian S D A School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Meeanee and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meeanee School: 493. Parkside Christian S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meeanee School and Parkside Christian S D A School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Meeanee School is 41st of 69 and Parkside Christian S D A School is 36th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).