Tamatea Intermediate vs Tamatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 738 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamatea Intermediate
Tamatea · State intermediate · Years 7–8
366 students
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
| Measure | Tamatea Intermediate Tamatea, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 69 | #64 of 69 |
| National rank | #1041 of 1,559 | #1522 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 366 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 535 |
| Total roll | 366 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.4% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.7% | 59.7% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tamatea | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.tamateaint.ac.nz | tamateaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tamatea Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.2 vs 19.0).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 535).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll size (366 vs 149).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs -18.7%).
- •Tamatea Intermediate is the larger school with 366 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 Intermediate better than Tamatea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamatea Intermediate ranks higher (43.2 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 Intermediate and Tamatea School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Tamatea and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamatea Intermediate: 498. Tamatea School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamatea Intermediate and Tamatea School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tamatea Intermediate is 33rd of 69 and Tamatea School is 64th of 69 among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).