Heretaunga Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4120 · Hastings District
#43 of 69 intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay
#1267 of 1,559 nationally
About Heretaunga Intermediate
Heretaunga Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Hastings, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 258 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 69 ranked intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (60th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.2%; pacific students 17.1%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Hastings; Heretaunga Intermediate ranks 11th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)258
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.5%
- 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 Heretaunga Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 258
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.1%
- 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 Heretaunga Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Heretaunga Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Camberley School
Camberley · State contributing · Years 1–6
70 students · 450 m away
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students · 930 m away
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.0 km away
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students · 1.1 km away
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students · 1.3 km away
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 1.7 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 2.0 km away
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students · 2.2 km away
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Putorino School
Putorino · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Porritt School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Meeanee School
Meeanee · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Ruakituri School
Ruakituri · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Takapau School
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Otane School
Otane · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heretaunga Intermediate a good school?
Heretaunga Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 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 Heretaunga Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Heretaunga Intermediate ranks #43 of 69 intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay and #1267 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Heretaunga Intermediate?
Heretaunga Intermediate had 258 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Heretaunga Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Heretaunga Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Heretaunga Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heretaunga Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.