Normanby School vs Tawhiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 4.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
| Measure | Normanby School Normanby, Taranaki | Tawhiti School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 56 | #30 of 56 |
| National rank | #1377 of 1,559 | #978 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 142 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 473 |
| Total roll | 142 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 57% | 51.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Normanby | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.normanby.school.nz | www.tawhiti.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tawhiti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.9 vs 27.7).
- •Tawhiti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 503).
- •Tawhiti School does better on roll size (278 vs 142).
- •Tawhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -12.8%).
- •Tawhiti School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 142.
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 Normanby School better than Tawhiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawhiti School ranks higher (45.9 vs 27.7 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 Normanby School and Tawhiti School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Normanby and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Normanby School: 503. Tawhiti School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Normanby School and Tawhiti School rank in Taranaki?
Normanby School is 45th of 56 and Tawhiti School is 30th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).