Parkvale School vs Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 57 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students
Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Parkvale School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay) Takapau, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #934 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 516 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 460 |
| Total roll | 516 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.4% | 43.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.6% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Takapau |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.parkvale.school.nz | www.sherwood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Parkvale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.7 vs 42.7).
- •Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 462).
- •Parkvale School does better on roll size (516 vs 28).
- •Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.5% vs -9.4%).
- •Parkvale School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 28.
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 Parkvale School better than Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Parkvale School ranks higher (47.7 vs 42.7 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 Parkvale School and Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Takapau in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Parkvale School: 462. Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay): 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Parkvale School and Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Parkvale School is 29th of 69 and Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay) is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).