Akina School/ Activity Centre vs Ebbett Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings ยท State activity centre
Ebbett Park School
Raureka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
174 students
| Measure | Akina School/ Activity Centre Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Ebbett Park School Raureka, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #62 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #1511 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 174 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 533 |
| Total roll | โ | 174 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -22.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 66.1% |
| Pacific students | โ | 21.3% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Raureka |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | www.ebbettpark.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขEbbett Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 569).
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Akina School/ Activity Centre better than Ebbett Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Akina School/ Activity Centre and Ebbett Park School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Raureka in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Akina School/ Activity Centre: 569. Ebbett Park School: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Akina School/ Activity Centre and Ebbett Park School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Akina School/ Activity Centre is unranked and Ebbett Park School is 62nd of 69 among activity centre schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).