Eltham School vs Hāwera Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 18 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
| Measure | Eltham School Eltham, Taranaki | Hāwera Primary School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 56 | #52 of 56 |
| National rank | #1475 of 1,559 | #1459 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 131 | 165 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 521 |
| Total roll | 131 | 165 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 45% | 52.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Eltham | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.eltham.school.nz | www.haweraprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (22.3 vs 23.0).
- •Hāwera Primary School does better on roll size (165 vs 131).
- •Eltham School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.3% vs -16.9%).
- •Hāwera Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 131.
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 Eltham School better than Hāwera Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eltham School and Hāwera Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Eltham School: 521. Hāwera Primary School: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Eltham School and Hāwera Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Eltham School is 53rd of 56 and Hāwera Primary School is 52nd of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).