Meeanee School vs Porritt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.8 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
Porritt School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
| Measure | Meeanee School Meeanee, Hawke's Bay | Porritt School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 69 | #42 of 69 |
| National rank | #1245 of 1,559 | #1259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 103 | 325 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 493 |
| Total roll | 103 | 325 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 52.9% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 11.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meeanee | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.meeanee.school.nz | www.porritt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Meeanee School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.8 vs 32.8).
- •Porritt School does better on roll size (325 vs 103).
- •Meeanee School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -12.5%).
- •Porritt School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 103.
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 Porritt School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Meeanee School ranks higher (33.8 vs 32.8 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 Porritt School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Meeanee and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meeanee School: 493. Porritt School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meeanee School and Porritt School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Meeanee School is 41st of 69 and Porritt School is 42nd of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).