Best state integrated schools in Hastings District (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 9 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
- 475St Joseph's School (Hastings)Akina · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 274 students
- 574St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)Mahora · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 289 students
- 673Hastings Christian SchoolAkina · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 331 students
- 762St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 160 students
- 861St John's College (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 398 students
- 956Taikura Rudolf Steiner SchoolHastings Central · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 286 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 | St Joseph's School (Hastings) Akina · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.7 Top 25% | 418 | 274 |
| 5 | St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Mahora · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 74.1 Top 25% | 421 | 289 |
| 6 | Hastings Christian School Akina · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 72.8 Top 25% | 428 | 331 |
| 7 | St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.5 Top 50% | 436 | 160 |
| 8 | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 398 |
| 9 | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 55.8 Top 50% | 437 | 286 |
Woodford House in Havelock North leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Hastings District with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Hawke's Bay state integrated 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 integrated school in Hastings District?
Woodford House in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay ranks first among state integrated schools in Hastings District with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 394).
How are state integrated 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.