Parkside Christian S D A School vs Tamatea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 969 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
| Measure | Parkside Christian S D A School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea High School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 69 | #21 of 25 |
| National rank | #1117 of 1,559 | #427 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 62 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 532 |
| Total roll | 62 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.6% | 36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 60.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.8% |
| Māori students | 3.2% | 51% |
| Pacific students | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Greenmeadows |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.parksideadventistchristian.co.nz/information.html | www.tamatea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Christian S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.6 vs 22.5).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 532).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll size (345 vs 62).
- •Parkside Christian S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.6% vs 36.4%).
- •Tamatea High School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 62.
- •Parkside Christian S D A School is a state integrated school while Tamatea High School is a state 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 Parkside Christian S D A School better than Tamatea High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkside Christian S D A School ranks higher (39.6 vs 22.5 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 Parkside Christian S D A School and Tamatea High School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkside Christian S D A School: 471. Tamatea High School: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkside Christian S D A School and Tamatea High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Parkside Christian S D A School is 36th of 69 and Tamatea High School is 21st of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).