Tamatea School vs The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 62 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students
The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
| Measure | Tamatea School Tamatea, Hawke's Bay | The Terrace School (Waipukurau) Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 69 | #55 of 69 |
| National rank | #1522 of 1,559 | #1406 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 149 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 536 |
| Total roll | 149 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.7% | 13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.7% | 76% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tamatea | Waipukurau |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | tamateaprimary.school.nz | www.terracechb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •The Terrace School (Waipukurau) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.5 vs 19.0).
- •Tamatea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 536).
- •The Terrace School (Waipukurau) does better on roll size (192 vs 149).
- •The Terrace School (Waipukurau) does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -18.7%).
- •The Terrace School (Waipukurau) is the larger school with 192 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 School better than The Terrace School (Waipukurau)?
On the Success Index (NZ), The Terrace School (Waipukurau) ranks higher (26.5 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 School and The Terrace School (Waipukurau)?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Tamatea and Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamatea School: 535. The Terrace School (Waipukurau): 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamatea School and The Terrace School (Waipukurau) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tamatea School is 64th of 69 and The Terrace School (Waipukurau) is 55th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).