Havelock North High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4157 · Hastings District
#7 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay
#114 of 486 nationally
About Havelock North High School
Havelock North High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Havelock North, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,148 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 25 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (80th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (49th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 3%; international students 2%.
There are 9 schools in Havelock North; Havelock North High School ranks 6th of 8 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%)434
- Roll size (10%)1,148
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)62.9%
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 Havelock North High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,148
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 62.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Havelock North High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Havelock North High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Havelock North High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Havelock North High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 323 m away
Hereworth School
Havelock North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
336 students · 330 m away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students · 379 m away
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students · 1.3 km away
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students · 1.4 km away
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students · 1.9 km away
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 2.2 km away
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students · 2.3 km away
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students · 3.3 km away
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students
Napier Girls' High School
Bluff Hill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Napier Boys' High School
Napier · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,280 students
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Havelock North High School a good school?
Havelock North High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Havelock North High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North High School ranks #7 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay and #114 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Havelock North High School?
Havelock North High School had 1,148 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Havelock North High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Havelock North High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Havelock North High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Havelock North High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.