Schools in Hastings, Hawke's Bay (2026)
15 schools · 3,336 students · 13 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 462.
Hastings, in Hawke's Bay, has 15 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,336 students. By level there are 7 full primary, 3 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 activity centre; by sector 13 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Hastings's schools is 462, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
11 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Haumoana School (62.3, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) (61.5, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and St John's College (Hastings) (61.2, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Hastings Boys' High School (742 students), Parkvale School (516 students), Hastings Intermediate (407 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Hastings
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 162Haumoana SchoolHastings · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 159 students
- 262St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 160 students
- 361St John's College (Hastings)Hastings · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 456 · 398 students
- 458Twyford SchoolHastings · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 445 · 174 students
- 553Pukehamoamoa SchoolHastings · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 60 students
- 648Parkvale SchoolHastings · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 516 students
- 738Hastings Boys' High SchoolHastings · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 502 · 742 students
- 836Poukawa SchoolHastings · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 97 students
- 932Heretaunga IntermediateHastings · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 258 students
- 1032Hastings Central SchoolHastings · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 231 students
- 1129Hastings IntermediateHastings · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 509 · 407 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haumoana School Hastings · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.3 Top 50% | 421 | 159 |
| 2 | St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.5 Top 50% | 436 | 160 |
| 3 | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 61.2 Top 50% | 456 | 398 |
| 4 | Twyford School Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 57.5 Top 50% | 445 | 174 |
| 5 | Pukehamoamoa School Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.1 Top 50% | 437 | 60 |
| 6 | Parkvale School Hastings · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 47.7 Lower 50% | 462 | 516 |
| 7 | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.7 Lower 50% | 502 | 742 |
| 8 | Poukawa School Hastings · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.8 Lower 50% | 476 | 97 |
| 9 | Heretaunga Intermediate Hastings · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 32.4 Lower 50% | 492 | 258 |
| 10 | Hastings Central School Hastings · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 31.9 Lower 50% | 522 | 231 |
| 11 | Hastings Intermediate Hastings · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 29.2 Lower 50% | 509 | 407 |
Other schools in Hastings
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hastings?
Haumoana School is the highest-ranked school in Hastings with a Success Index (NZ) of 62.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hastings?
Hastings has 15 schools (3 contributing, 7 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 activity centre) educating 3,336 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hastings?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hastings is 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.