Te Mata School (Havelock North)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4130 · Hastings District
#1 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay
#266 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Te Mata School (Havelock North) is a state contributing located in Havelock North, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 538 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 1st of 69 ranked contributing schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.6%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Havelock North; Te Mata School (Havelock North) ranks 3rd of 8 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%)394
- Roll size (10%)538
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.4%
- 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 538
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North) has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 57 m away
Hereworth School
Havelock North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
336 students · 291 m away
Havelock North High School
Havelock North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,148 students · 379 m away
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students · 1.1 km away
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students · 1.3 km away
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students · 2.0 km away
Lucknow School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 2.1 km away
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students · 2.4 km away
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students · 2.9 km away
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students
Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Taradale School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Haumoana School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Mata School (Havelock North) a good school?
Te Mata School (Havelock North) has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Mata School (Havelock North) ranks #1 of 69 contributing schools in Hawke's Bay and #266 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
Te Mata School (Havelock North) had 538 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Te Mata School (Havelock North) a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Mata School (Havelock North) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Mata School (Havelock North); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.