Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Hastings District (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 10 schools in Hastings District, Hawke's Bay. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 186Iona CollegeHavelock North · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 95.7%
- 286Woodford HouseHavelock North · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 94.2%
- 383Lindisfarne CollegeStortford Lodge · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 84.9%
- 461St John's College (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 67.4%
- 573Hastings Christian SchoolAkina · State integrated CompositeUE: 64.5%
- 668Havelock North High SchoolHavelock North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 62.9%
- 730Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o ĀkinaStortford Lodge · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 51.3%
- 838Hastings Boys' High SchoolHastings · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 45.9%
- 936Karamū High SchoolParkvale-Napier/Hastings · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 43.8%
- 1016Flaxmere CollegeFlaxmere · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 32.5%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iona College Havelock North · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 95.7% | 85.6 Top 5% | 396 | 340 |
| 2 | Woodford House Havelock North · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 94.2% | 86.3 Top 5% | 394 | 378 |
| 3 | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 84.9% | 82.6 Top 10% | 398 | 562 |
| 4 | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 67.4% | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 398 |
| 5 | Hastings Christian School Akina · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 64.5% | 72.8 Top 25% | 428 | 331 |
| 6 | Havelock North High School Havelock North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 62.9% | 68.1 Top 25% | 434 | 1,148 |
| 7 | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 51.3% | 29.8 Lower 50% | 514 | 518 |
| 8 | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.9% | 37.7 Lower 50% | 502 | 742 |
| 9 | Karamū High School Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.8% | 36.3 Lower 50% | 484 | 880 |
| 10 | Flaxmere College Flaxmere · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 32.5% | 16.2 Lower 50% | 558 | 362 |
Iona College in Havelock North leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Hastings District with UE 95.7%. Of the 10 schools shown, 5 are state integrated, 5 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Hawke's Bay secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Hastings District?
Iona College in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Hastings District with UE 95.7% (Equity Index (EQI): 396).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Hastings District ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.