Top 17 state integrated schools in Hawke's Bay (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 17 schools shown.
- 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
- 770Sacred Heart College (Napier)Napier · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 351 students
- 869Reignier Catholic SchoolGreenmeadows · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 224 students
- 962St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 160 students
- 1061St John's College (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 398 students
- 1157St Patrick's School (Napier)Marewa · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 239 students
- 1256Taikura Rudolf Steiner SchoolHastings Central · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 286 students
- 1355St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)Waipukurau · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 108 students
- 1440Parkside Christian S D A SchoolGreenmeadows · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 62 students
- 1535Te Aute CollegePukehou · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 541 · 74 students
- 1631St Joseph's School (Wairoa)Wairoa · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 502 · 96 students
- 1727St Joseph's Maori Girls' CollegeTaradale · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 515 · 172 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 | Sacred Heart College (Napier) Napier · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 70.0 Top 25% | 446 | 351 |
| 8 | Reignier Catholic School Greenmeadows · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 68.7 Top 25% | 404 | 224 |
| 9 | St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.5 Top 50% | 436 | 160 |
| 10 | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 398 |
| 11 | St Patrick's School (Napier) Marewa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 56.7 Top 50% | 435 | 239 |
| 12 | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 55.8 Top 50% | 437 | 286 |
| 13 | St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) Waipukurau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.5 Top 50% | 436 | 108 |
| 14 | Parkside Christian S D A School Greenmeadows · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 39.6 Lower 50% | 471 | 62 |
| 15 | Te Aute College Pukehou · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 35.0 Lower 50% | 541 | 74 |
| 16 | St Joseph's School (Wairoa) Wairoa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 30.5 Lower 50% | 502 | 96 |
| 17 | St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Taradale · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 26.7 Lower 50% | 515 | 172 |
Woodford House in Havelock North leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Hawke's Bay with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3. Of the 17 schools shown, 17 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Hawke's Bay?
Woodford House in Havelock North ranks first among state integrated schools in Hawke's Bay with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 394).
How are state integrated schools in Hawke's Bay 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.