Meeanee School vs Reignier Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.0 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
Reignier Catholic School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
| Measure | Meeanee School Meeanee, Hawke's Bay | Reignier Catholic School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 69 | #10 of 69 |
| National rank | #1245 of 1,559 | #424 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 224 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 404 |
| Total roll | 103 | 224 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meeanee | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.meeanee.school.nz | www.reignier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Reignier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.7 vs 33.8).
- •Reignier Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 493).
- •Reignier Catholic School does better on roll size (224 vs 103).
- •Meeanee School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -12.6%).
- •Reignier Catholic School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 103.
- •Meeanee School is a state school while Reignier Catholic 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 Reignier Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Reignier Catholic School ranks higher (68.7 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 Reignier Catholic School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Meeanee and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meeanee School: 493. Reignier Catholic School: 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meeanee School and Reignier Catholic School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Meeanee School is 41st of 69 and Reignier Catholic School is 10th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).