Hāwera Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hāwera, Taranaki 4610 · South Taranaki District
#52 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#1459 of 1,559 nationally
About Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera Primary School is a state contributing located in Hāwera, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 165 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll size (44th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 52.1%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hāwera; Hāwera Primary School ranks 9th of 10 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%)521
- Roll size (10%)165
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.9%
- 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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 165
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 52.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hāwera Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hāwera Christian School
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 252 m away
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students · 325 m away
St Joseph's School (Hawera)
Hāwera · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
209 students · 546 m away
Ramanui School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
62 students · 858 m away
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students · 882 m away
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 1.8 km away
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students · 2.4 km away
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students · 5.8 km away
Mokoia School
Mokoia · State contributing · Years 1–6
24 students · 5.9 km away
Matapu School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ahititi School
Ahititi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
Westown School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hāwera Primary School a good school?
Hāwera Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Primary School rank in Taranaki?
Hāwera Primary School ranks #52 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #1459 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hāwera Primary School?
Hāwera Primary School had 165 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Hāwera Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hāwera Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hāwera Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hāwera Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.