Hāwera Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hāwera, Taranaki 4640 · South Taranaki District
About Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera Christian School is a state integrated full primary located in Hāwera, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 49 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hāwera; Hāwera Christian School ranks 5th of 10 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)49
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)82.1%
- 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 Hāwera Christian 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
- 49
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 82.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- 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 Hāwera Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hāwera Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students · 252 m away
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 335 m away
Ramanui School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
62 students · 653 m away
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students · 739 m away
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students · 1.1 km away
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 1.9 km away
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students · 2.6 km away
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students · 5.8 km away
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students · 6.0 km away
Matapu School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Stratford)
Stratford · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Vogeltown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
St Patrick's School (Inglewood)
Inglewood · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
60 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hāwera Christian School a good school?
Hāwera Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 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 Hāwera Christian School rank in Taranaki?
Hāwera Christian School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Hāwera Christian School?
Hāwera Christian School had 49 students in 2026, a change of +82% over five years.
Is Hāwera Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hāwera Christian School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hāwera Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hāwera Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.