Karamū High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4156 · Hastings District
#14 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay
#330 of 486 nationally
About Karamū High School
Karamū High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 880 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 25 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.6%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 0%.
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%)484
- Roll size (10%)880
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.8%
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 Karamū High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 880
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 37.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- 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 Karamū High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Karamū High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Karamū High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karamū High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 811 m away
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students · 1.1 km away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 1.7 km away
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 2.1 km away
Kōwhai School
Akina · State special school
131 students · 2.1 km away
Hastings Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 2.1 km away
Hastings Christian School
Akina · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
331 students · 2.3 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings · State activity centre
· 2.3 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
Napier Boys' High School
Napier · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,280 students
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Waipatu · State composite · Years 1–13
279 students
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karamū High School a good school?
Karamū High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Karamū High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Karamū High School ranks #14 of 25 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay and #330 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karamū High School?
Karamū High School had 880 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Karamū High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karamū High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karamū High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Karamū High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.