Akina School/ Activity Centre vs Kōwhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 172 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Hastings · State activity centre
Kōwhai School
Akina · State special school
131 students
| Measure | Akina School/ Activity Centre Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Kōwhai School Akina, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Special School |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | – | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 517 |
| Total roll | – | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 23.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | – | 55.7% |
| Pacific students | – | 16% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Akina |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | – | www.kowhaispecial.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kōwhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 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 Kōwhai 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 Kōwhai School?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Akina in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Akina School/ Activity Centre: 569. Kōwhai School: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Akina School/ Activity Centre and Kōwhai School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Akina School/ Activity Centre is unranked and Kōwhai School is unranked among activity centre schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).