Port Ahuriri School vs Westshore School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Westshore School
Westshore · State contributing · Years 1–6
73 students
| Measure | Port Ahuriri School Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay | Westshore School Westshore, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 69 | #54 of 69 |
| National rank | #595 of 1,559 | #1394 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 250 | 73 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 500 |
| Total roll | 250 | 73 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.5% | -34.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.2% | 54.8% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ahuriri | Westshore |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.portahuriri.school.nz | www.westshore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Port Ahuriri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.5 vs 27.3).
- •Port Ahuriri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 500).
- •Port Ahuriri School does better on roll size (250 vs 73).
- •Port Ahuriri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.5% vs -34.6%).
- •Port Ahuriri School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 73.
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 Port Ahuriri School better than Westshore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Port Ahuriri School ranks higher (61.5 vs 27.3 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 Port Ahuriri School and Westshore School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ahuriri and Westshore in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Port Ahuriri School: 425. Westshore School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Port Ahuriri School and Westshore School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Port Ahuriri School is 15th of 69 and Westshore School is 54th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).