Mahora School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mahora, Hawke's Bay 4155 · Hastings District
#35 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay
#1055 of 1,559 nationally
About Mahora School
Mahora School is a state contributing located in Mahora, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 374 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 35th of 69 ranked contributing schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 39%; pacific students 15.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Mahora; Mahora School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)374
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.6%
- 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 Mahora School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 374
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 39%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.2%
- 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 Mahora School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mahora School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students · 226 m away
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students · 944 m 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
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 1.2 km away
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students · 1.3 km away
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students · 1.7 km away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 1.7 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Waipatu · State composite · Years 1–13
279 students · 2.0 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
258 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Patoka School
Patoka · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Te Pohue School
Te Pohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students
Bledisloe School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Poukawa School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mahora School a good school?
Mahora School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 Mahora School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mahora School ranks #35 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay and #1055 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mahora School?
Mahora School had 374 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Mahora School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mahora School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mahora School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mahora School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.