Central Hawkes Bay College vs Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
561 students
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
| Measure | Central Hawkes Bay College Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 25 | #17 of 25 |
| National rank | #301 of 486 | #378 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 561 | 518 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 514 |
| Total roll | 561 | 518 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -9.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | 74.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46% | 51.3% |
| Māori students | 38.7% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 34.9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Waipukurau | Stortford Lodge |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.chbc.school.nz | www.hastingsgirls.com |
The verdict
- •Central Hawkes Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.3 vs 29.8).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (489 vs 514).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll size (561 vs 518).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -9.6%).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (74.4% vs 68.5%).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 518.
- •Central Hawkes Bay College is co-educational and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is girls.
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 Central Hawkes Bay College better than Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina?
On the Success Index (NZ), Central Hawkes Bay College ranks higher (40.3 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Hawkes Bay College and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Waipukurau and Stortford Lodge in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Hawkes Bay College: 489. Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Hawkes Bay College and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina rank in Hawke's Bay?
Central Hawkes Bay College is 12th of 25 and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is 17th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).