St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mahora, Hawke's Bay 4120 · Hastings District
#4 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#299 of 1,559 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is a state integrated full primary located in Mahora, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 289 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 4th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.1%; pacific students 11.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Mahora; St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) ranks 1st of 2 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)289
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.8%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 289
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.8%
- 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 226 m away
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students · 917 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
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students · 1.3 km away
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 1.4 km away
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students · 1.9 km away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 2.0 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 2.0 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 integrated full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Reignier Catholic School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
224 students
Parkside Christian S D A School
Greenmeadows · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) a good school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) ranks #4 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #299 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) had 289 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.