Best secondary schools in Hastings District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 13 schools in Hastings District, Hawke's Bay. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 186Woodford HouseHavelock North · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 378 students
- 286Iona CollegeHavelock North · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 396 · 340 students
- 383Lindisfarne CollegeStortford Lodge · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 398 · 562 students
- 473Hastings Christian SchoolAkina · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 331 students
- 568Havelock North High SchoolHavelock North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 434 · 1,148 students
- 661St John's College (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 398 students
- 756Taikura Rudolf Steiner SchoolHastings Central · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 286 students
- 838Hastings Boys' High SchoolHastings · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 502 · 742 students
- 936Karamū High SchoolParkvale-Napier/Hastings · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 484 · 880 students
- 1034TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o TakitimuWaipatu · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 518 · 279 students
- 1130Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o ĀkinaStortford Lodge · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 514 · 518 students
- 1220TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki HeretaungaFlaxmere · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 552 · 237 students
- 1316Flaxmere CollegeFlaxmere · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 558 · 362 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodford House Havelock North · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 86.3 Top 5% | 394 | 378 |
| 2 | Iona College Havelock North · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 85.6 Top 5% | 396 | 340 |
| 3 | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 82.6 Top 10% | 398 | 562 |
| 4 | Hastings Christian School Akina · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 72.8 Top 25% | 428 | 331 |
| 5 | Havelock North High School Havelock North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 434 | 1,148 |
| 6 | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 398 |
| 7 | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 55.8 Top 50% | 437 | 286 |
| 8 | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.7 Lower 50% | 502 | 742 |
| 9 | Karamū High School Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 36.3 Lower 50% | 484 | 880 |
| 10 | TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu Waipatu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 34.1 Lower 50% | 518 | 279 |
| 11 | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 29.8 Lower 50% | 514 | 518 |
| 12 | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga Flaxmere · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 19.5 Lower 50% | 552 | 237 |
| 13 | Flaxmere College Flaxmere · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 16.2 Lower 50% | 558 | 362 |
Woodford House in Havelock North leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Hastings District with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3. Of the 13 schools shown, 7 are state, 6 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Hawke's Bay secondary schools rankings, every school on the Hastings District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Hastings District?
Woodford House in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay ranks first among secondary schools in Hastings District with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 394).
How are secondary schools in Hastings District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.