Tamatea Intermediate vs Taradale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamatea Intermediate
Tamatea ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
366 students
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
504 students
| Measure | Tamatea Intermediate Tamatea, Hawke's Bay | Taradale Intermediate Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 69 | #17 of 69 |
| National rank | #1041 of 1,559 | #678 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 366 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 440 |
| Total roll | 366 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.4% | -14.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 52.7% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Tamatea | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.tamateaint.ac.nz | www.taradaleint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTaradale Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.8 vs 43.2).
- โขTaradale Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 498).
- โขTaradale Intermediate does better on roll size (504 vs 366).
- โขTamatea Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs -14.1%).
- โขTaradale Intermediate is the larger school with 504 students compared with 366.
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 Taradale Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taradale Intermediate ranks higher (57.8 vs 43.2 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 Taradale Intermediate?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tamatea and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamatea Intermediate: 498. Taradale Intermediate: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamatea Intermediate and Taradale Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tamatea Intermediate is 33rd of 69 and Taradale Intermediate is 17th of 69 among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).