Schools in Flaxmere
Hastings · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
There are 7 schools in and around Flaxmere, Hastings (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 4 primary, 2 secondary. Te Kura o Kimi Ora is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Flaxmere ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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79
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Wellbeing100Trajectory52ERO review78 - View profile →
66
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory10ERO review71 - 3Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes1Retention89Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review79 - 4TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · Composite · 237 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic70Outcomes1Retention60Wellbeing100Trajectory98ERO review85 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory49ERO review80 - View profile →
42
/ 100 composite
Academic50Outcomes15Retention52Wellbeing27Trajectory65ERO review83 - View profile →
39
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory34ERO review76
What the record says about Flaxmere schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke is well governed and managed with a focus on raising student achievement through learning opportunities tailored to students' wellbeing and individual needs. The unit benefits from a strong partnership with its host school, Flaxmere College, and provides a positive, welcoming environment where student culture, language and identity are valued. The school achieved a composite score of 79.
Full source-linked profile →TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
The 2016 ERO review found students confidently display behaviour reflecting whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations, speak Māori with confidence in rich learning contexts, and benefit from strong governance. Te Aho Matua principles guide learning across the kura, students are nurtured in an environment supporting tū rangatira, and professional development for kaiako positively impacts language development. Composite score: 85.
Full source-linked profile →Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere Primary School's 2019 ERO review found that the majority of students in their Reo Rua and Auraki programmes are achieving at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with improved achievement since 2016. Māori student achievement has improved significantly in literacy and Pacific learners' achievement has improved in literacy with a narrowing gap compared to their Māori peers. The school's strengths include strong community support, culturally responsive practices, and an effective team structure supporting learner needs and relationships with whānau and aiga.
Full source-linked profile →Flaxmere College
Flaxmere College's 2023 Board Assurance Review found the school met curriculum requirements and had compliant board administration and personnel management. However, Health, Safety and Welfare management was identified as non-compliant, and regular emergency drills had not been completed. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Flaxmere schools
What schools are in Flaxmere?
Flaxmere, Hastings has 7 schools on our records (4 primary, 2 secondary): Flaxmere College, Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke, TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga, Flaxmere Primary School, Irongate School, Te Whai Hiringa, Te Kura o Kimi Ora. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Flaxmere?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura o Kimi Ora ranks highest among Flaxmere schools (79/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Flaxmere College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Flaxmere?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Flaxmere does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Flaxmere address.
Decile or EQI — how are Flaxmere schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).