St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4156 · Hastings District
#16 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#596 of 1,559 nationally
About St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is a state integrated 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 160 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 16th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (43th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.1%; pacific students 21.3%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Hastings; St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) ranks 2nd 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%)436
- Roll size (10%)160
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.6%
- 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 St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 436
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 160
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.3%
- 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 Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hastings Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students · 507 m away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings · State activity centre
· 541 m away
Kōwhai School
Akina · State special school
131 students · 605 m away
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 703 m away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 775 m away
Hastings Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
407 students · 936 m away
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students · 1.1 km away
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 1.2 km away
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.4 km away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 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 Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) a good school?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 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 Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) ranks #16 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #596 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) had 160 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.