Tamatea High School vs Tamatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
| Measure | Tamatea High School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 25 | #64 of 69 |
| National rank | #427 of 486 | #1522 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 345 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 535 |
| Total roll | 345 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 36.4% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 34.8% | – |
| Māori students | 51% | 59.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.tamatea.school.nz/ | tamateaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tamatea High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.5 vs 19.0).
- •Tamatea High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 535).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll size (345 vs 149).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.4% vs -18.7%).
- •Tamatea High School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 149.
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 Tamatea High School better than Tamatea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamatea High School ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.0 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 Tamatea High School and Tamatea School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamatea High School: 532. Tamatea School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamatea High School and Tamatea School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tamatea High School is 21st of 25 and Tamatea School is 64th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).