Iona College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4157 · Hastings District
#2 of 25 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay
#19 of 486 nationally
About Iona College
Iona College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Havelock North, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 340 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 25 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.4%; pacific students 0%; international students 1.8%.
There are 9 schools in Havelock North; Iona College ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)396
- Roll size (10%)340
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)100%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)95.7%
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 Iona College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 396
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 340
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 100%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 95.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 12.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Iona College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Iona College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Iona College has changed over time.
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Schools near Iona College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students · 588 m away
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students · 869 m away
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 875 m away
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students · 1.3 km away
Hereworth School
Havelock North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
336 students · 1.7 km away
Havelock North High School
Havelock North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,148 students · 1.9 km away
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 2.0 km away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students · 2.0 km away
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 3.4 km away
Hastings Christian School
Akina · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
331 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
Hastings Christian School
Akina · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
331 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Iona College a good school?
Iona College has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Iona College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Iona College ranks #2 of 25 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay and #19 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Iona College?
Iona College had 340 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Iona College a primary school or a secondary school?
Iona College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Iona College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Iona College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.