Schools in Central Hawke's Bay District, Hawke's Bay (2026)
18 schools · 2,296 students · 16 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 467.
Central Hawke's Bay District, in Hawke's Bay, has 18 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,296 students. By level there are 16 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 16 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Central Hawke's Bay District's schools is 467, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
12 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Omakere School (56.4, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Tikokino School (56.0, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Flemington School (Waipukurau) (55.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Central Hawkes Bay College (561 students), Waipawa School (344 students), Waipukurau School (307 students). One school is single-sex.
Schools are spread across 9 suburbs or towns, with the most in Waipukurau (5), Takapau (3), Waipawa (2), Otane (2).
Ranked schools in Central Hawke's Bay District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 156Omakere SchoolWaipawa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 79 students
- 256Tikokino SchoolTikokino · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 80 students
- 356Flemington School (Waipukurau)Waipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 82 students
- 455St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)Waipukurau · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 108 students
- 548Waipukurau SchoolWaipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 307 students
- 648Waipawa SchoolWaipawa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 482 · 344 students
- 747Argyll East SchoolOtane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 78 students
- 840Central Hawkes Bay CollegeWaipukurau · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 561 students
- 935Te Aute CollegePukehou · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 541 · 74 students
- 1034Otane SchoolOtane · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 72 students
- 1129Takapau SchoolTakapau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 116 students
- 1227The Terrace School (Waipukurau)Waipukurau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 536 · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omakere School Waipawa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.4 Top 50% | 437 | 79 |
| 2 | Tikokino School Tikokino · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 56.0 Top 50% | 438 | 80 |
| 3 | Flemington School (Waipukurau) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.8 Top 50% | 432 | 82 |
| 4 | St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.5 Top 50% | 436 | 108 |
| 5 | Waipukurau School Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.4 Lower 50% | 467 | 307 |
| 6 | Waipawa School Waipawa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.1 Lower 50% | 482 | 344 |
| 7 | Argyll East School Otane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.6 Lower 50% | 450 | 78 |
| 8 | Central Hawkes Bay College Waipukurau · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 561 |
| 9 | Te Aute College Pukehou · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 35.0 Lower 50% | 541 | 74 |
| 10 | Otane School Otane · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 487 | 72 |
| 11 | Takapau School Takapau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 29.2 Lower 50% | 496 | 116 |
| 12 | The Terrace School (Waipukurau) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 536 | 192 |
Other schools in Central Hawke's Bay District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Elsthorpe School
Elsthorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Pukehou School
Pukehou · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Ongaonga School
Ongaonga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Porangahau School
Porangahau · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
TKKM o Takapau
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Central Hawke's Bay District?
Omakere School is the highest-ranked school in Central Hawke's Bay District with a Success Index (NZ) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Central Hawke's Bay District?
Central Hawke's Bay District has 18 schools (16 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 2,296 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Central Hawke's Bay District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Central Hawke's Bay District is 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.