Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) vs Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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.
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School
Taradale · State special school
111 students
| Measure | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay | Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #6 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #338 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 241 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 514 |
| Total roll | 241 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.9% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 57.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Puketapu | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.puketapuhb.school.nz | www.fairhaven.net.nz |
The verdict
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 514).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll size (241 vs 111).
- •Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 7.9%).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is the larger school with 241 students compared with 111.
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 Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School?
About 6.2 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. Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 and Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).