Otane School vs Waipawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 6.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Waipawa School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
344 students
| Measure | Otane School Otane, Hawke's Bay | Waipawa School Waipawa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 69 | #28 of 69 |
| National rank | #1236 of 1,559 | #924 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 72 | 344 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 482 |
| Total roll | 72 | 344 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 36.8% | 14.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 63.9% | 36.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otane | Waipawa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.sporty.co.nz/otane | www.waipawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 34.1).
- •Waipawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 487).
- •Waipawa School does better on roll size (344 vs 72).
- •Otane School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.8% vs 14.5%).
- •Waipawa School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 72.
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 Otane School better than Waipawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipawa School ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.1 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 Otane School and Waipawa School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Otane and Waipawa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otane School: 487. Waipawa School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otane School and Waipawa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Otane School is 40th of 69 and Waipawa School is 28th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).