Central Hawkes Bay College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay 4242 · Central Hawke's Bay District
#12 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay
#301 of 486 nationally
About Central Hawkes Bay College
Central Hawkes Bay College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Waipukurau, in the Central Hawke's Bay District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 561 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 12th of 25 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 38.7%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0.5%.
There are 5 schools in Waipukurau; Central Hawkes Bay College ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)561
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)46%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Hawkes Bay College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 561
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 46%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 38.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Central Hawkes Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Central Hawkes Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Central Hawkes Bay College has changed over time.
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Schools near Central Hawkes Bay College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 764 m away
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students · 820 m away
The Terrace School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 1.2 km away
Waipawa School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
344 students · 6.9 km away
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Waipatu · State composite · Years 1–13
279 students
Napier Boys' High School
Napier · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,280 students
TKKM o Te Ara Hou
Onekawa · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Hawkes Bay College a good school?
Central Hawkes Bay College has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 of 25 in Hawke's Bay. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Hawkes Bay College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Central Hawkes Bay College ranks #12 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay and #301 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Central Hawkes Bay College?
Central Hawkes Bay College had 561 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Central Hawkes Bay College a primary school or a secondary school?
Central Hawkes Bay College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Central Hawkes Bay College?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Central Hawkes Bay College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.