Schools in Hāwera, Taranaki (2026)
10 schools · 2,373 students · 8 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 473.
Hāwera, in Taranaki, has 10 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,373 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite; by sector 8 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Hāwera's schools is 473, in line with the Taranaki median. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Hawera) (54.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Turuturu School (48.8, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Matapu School (46.1, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Te Paepae o Aotea (863 students), Turuturu School (284 students), Tawhiti School (278 students).
Ranked schools in Hāwera
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 155St Joseph's School (Hawera)Hāwera · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 209 students
- 249Turuturu SchoolHāwera · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 466 · 284 students
- 346Matapu SchoolHāwera · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 146 students
- 446Tawhiti SchoolHāwera · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 278 students
- 539Auroa SchoolHāwera · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 167 students
- 638Te Paepae o AoteaHāwera · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 509 · 863 students
- 724TKKM o Ngati RuanuiHāwera · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 531 · 150 students
- 823Hāwera Primary SchoolHāwera · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 521 · 165 students
- 914Ramanui SchoolHāwera · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 556 · 62 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Hawera) Hāwera · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 54.8 Top 50% | 439 | 209 |
| 2 | Turuturu School Hāwera · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 48.8 Lower 50% | 466 | 284 |
| 3 | Matapu School Hāwera · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 467 | 146 |
| 4 | Tawhiti School Hāwera · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.9 Lower 50% | 473 | 278 |
| 5 | Auroa School Hāwera · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 38.7 Lower 50% | 473 | 167 |
| 6 | Te Paepae o Aotea Hāwera · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 37.6 Lower 50% | 509 | 863 |
| 7 | TKKM o Ngati Ruanui Hāwera · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 23.9 Lower 50% | 531 | 150 |
| 8 | Hāwera Primary School Hāwera · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 23.0 Lower 50% | 521 | 165 |
| 9 | Ramanui School Hāwera · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 13.6 Lower 50% | 556 | 62 |
Other schools in Hāwera
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 Hāwera?
St Joseph's School (Hawera) is the highest-ranked school in Hāwera with a Success Index (NZ) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hāwera?
Hāwera has 10 schools (4 full primary, 4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 2,373 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hāwera?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hāwera is 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.