Central Hawkes Bay College vs Waipukurau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 764 m 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
Waipukurau School
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
| Measure | Central Hawkes Bay College Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay | Waipukurau School Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 25 | #27 of 69 |
| National rank | #301 of 486 | #916 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 561 | 307 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 467 |
| Total roll | 561 | 307 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -0.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46% | – |
| Māori students | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waipukurau | Waipukurau |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.chbc.school.nz | www.waipukurau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipukurau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.4 vs 40.3).
- •Waipukurau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 489).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll size (561 vs 307).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -0.3%).
- •Central Hawkes Bay College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 307.
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 Waipukurau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipukurau School ranks higher (48.4 vs 40.3 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 Waipukurau School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Waipukurau and Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Hawkes Bay College: 489. Waipukurau School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Hawkes Bay College and Waipukurau School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Central Hawkes Bay College is 12th of 25 and Waipukurau School is 27th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).