Hastings Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Akina, Hawke's Bay 4122 · Hastings District
#4 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay
#84 of 486 nationally
About Hastings Christian School
Hastings Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Akina, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 331 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 4th of 25 ranked composite schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.5%; pacific students 4.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Akina; Hastings Christian School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)428
- Roll size (10%)331
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)64.5%
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 Hastings Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 331
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 64.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hastings Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hastings Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hastings Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hastings Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hastings Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
407 students · 1.1 km away
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students · 1.3 km away
Kōwhai School
Akina · State special school
131 students · 1.4 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 1.4 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings · State activity centre
· 1.5 km away
Hastings Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 1.5 km away
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 1.5 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 2.0 km away
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students · 2.3 km away
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hastings Christian School a good school?
Hastings Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 Hastings Christian School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Christian School ranks #4 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay and #84 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hastings Christian School?
Hastings Christian School had 331 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Hastings Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hastings Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hastings Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hastings Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.