Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) vs Taradale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 5.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
| Measure | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay | Taradale School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 69 | #8 of 69 |
| National rank | #338 of 1,559 | #386 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 241 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 407 |
| Total roll | 241 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Puketapu | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.puketapuhb.school.nz | www.taraprim.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 70.6).
- •Taradale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 421).
- •Taradale School does better on roll size (432 vs 241).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -9.7%).
- •Taradale School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 241.
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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) better than Taradale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) ranks higher (72.1 vs 70.6 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and Taradale School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Puketapu and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay): 421. Taradale School: 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and Taradale School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 and Taradale School is 8th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).