Sherenden and Districts School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4179 · Hastings District
About Sherenden and Districts School
Sherenden and Districts School is a state full primary located in Hastings, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 52 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.2%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Hastings; Sherenden and Districts School ranks 6th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)441
- Roll size (10%)52
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.5%
- 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 Sherenden and Districts School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 52
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Sherenden and Districts School has changed over time.
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Schools near Sherenden and Districts School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taradale Intermediate
Taradale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Tikokino School
Tikokino · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Kereru School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Pukehamoamoa School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
60 students
Twyford School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students
Omakere School
Waipawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherenden and Districts School a good school?
Sherenden and Districts School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Sherenden and Districts School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Sherenden and Districts School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Sherenden and Districts School?
Sherenden and Districts School had 52 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Sherenden and Districts School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherenden and Districts School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Sherenden and Districts School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Sherenden and Districts School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.