Schools in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay (2026)
9 schools · 4,136 students · 5 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 432.
Havelock North, in Hawke's Bay, has 9 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 4,136 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 2 secondary (year 7-15), 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 full primary; by sector 5 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Havelock North's schools is 432, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
7 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Woodford House (86.3, top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Iona College (85.6, top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Te Mata School (Havelock North) (75.7, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Havelock North High School (1,148 students), Havelock North Primary School (549 students), Te Mata School (Havelock North) (538 students). 3 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Havelock North
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). 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
- 376Te Mata School (Havelock North)Havelock North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 538 students
- 474Havelock North Primary SchoolHavelock North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 549 students
- 573Havelock North IntermediateHavelock North · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 525 students
- 668Havelock North High SchoolHavelock North · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 434 · 1,148 students
- 749Lucknow SchoolHavelock North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 269 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 | Te Mata School (Havelock North) Havelock North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.7 Top 25% | 394 | 538 |
| 4 | Havelock North Primary School Havelock North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 74.1 Top 25% | 399 | 549 |
| 5 | Havelock North Intermediate Havelock North · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 73.1 Top 25% | 432 | 525 |
| 6 | Havelock North High School Havelock North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 434 | 1,148 |
| 7 | Lucknow School Havelock North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 48.8 Lower 50% | 451 | 269 |
Other schools in Havelock North
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 Havelock North?
Woodford House is the highest-ranked school in Havelock North with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Havelock North?
Havelock North has 9 schools (2 secondary (year 7-15), 3 contributing, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary) educating 4,136 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Havelock North?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Havelock North is 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.