Hāwera Christian School vs Ramanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 653 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Ramanui School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
62 students
| Measure | Hāwera Christian School Hāwera, Taranaki | Ramanui School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #56 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #1556 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 49 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 556 |
| Total roll | 49 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 82.1% | -17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 90.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.hawerachristian.school.nz | www.ramanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hāwera Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.3 vs 13.6).
- •Hāwera Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 556).
- •Ramanui School does better on roll size (62 vs 49).
- •Hāwera Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (82.1% vs -17.5%).
- •Ramanui School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 49.
- •Hāwera Christian School is a state integrated school while Ramanui School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hāwera Christian School better than Ramanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hāwera Christian School ranks higher (39.3 vs 13.6 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 Hāwera Christian School and Ramanui School?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Hāwera and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāwera Christian School: 470. Ramanui School: 556. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāwera Christian School and Ramanui School rank in Taranaki?
Hāwera Christian School is unranked and Ramanui School is 56th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).