Hāwea Flat School vs Ōpoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Otago, New Zealand, 165 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāwea Flat School
Hawea Flat · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Ōpoho School
Opoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
123 students
| Measure | Hāwea Flat School Hawea Flat, Otago | Ōpoho School Opoho, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 85 | #34 of 85 |
| National rank | #143 of 1,559 | #483 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 417 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 410 |
| Total roll | 417 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60% | -25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Hawea Flat | Opoho |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.haweaflat.school.co.nz | www.opoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hāwea Flat School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 65.5).
- •Ōpoho School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 412).
- •Hāwea Flat School does better on roll size (417 vs 123).
- •Hāwea Flat School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60% vs -25%).
- •Hāwea Flat School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 123.
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 Hāwea Flat School better than Ōpoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hāwea Flat School ranks higher (80.0 vs 65.5 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 Hāwea Flat School and Ōpoho School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Hawea Flat and Opoho in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāwea Flat School: 412. Ōpoho School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāwea Flat School and Ōpoho School rank in Otago?
Hāwea Flat School is 5th of 85 and Ōpoho School is 34th of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).