Havelock North Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4130 · Hastings District
#3 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay
#296 of 1,559 nationally
About Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North Primary School is a state contributing located in Havelock North, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 549 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 69 ranked contributing schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.4%; pacific students 1.1%; international students 0.7%.
There are 9 schools in Havelock North; Havelock North Primary School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)399
- Roll size (10%)549
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 399
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 549
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Havelock North Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Havelock North Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students · 436 m away
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 820 m away
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students · 869 m away
Hereworth School
Havelock North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
336 students · 1.1 km away
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 1.3 km away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students · 1.3 km away
Havelock North High School
Havelock North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,148 students · 1.4 km away
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students · 1.4 km away
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 2.7 km away
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Haumoana School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Havelock North Primary School a good school?
Havelock North Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 of 69 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 Primary School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Primary School ranks #3 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay and #296 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Havelock North Primary School?
Havelock North Primary School had 549 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Havelock North Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Havelock North Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Havelock North Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Havelock North Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.