Ebbett Park School vs Hastings Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebbett Park School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students
| Measure | Ebbett Park School Raureka, Hawke's Bay | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 69 | #13 of 25 |
| National rank | #1511 of 1,559 | #319 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 174 | 742 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 502 |
| Total roll | 174 | 742 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | 7.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 68.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.9% |
| Māori students | 66.1% | 45.8% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 24.9% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Raureka | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ebbettpark.school.nz | www.hastingsboys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hastings Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.7 vs 19.9).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 533).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll size (742 vs 174).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.3% vs -22.1%).
- •Hastings Boys' High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 174.
- •Ebbett Park School is co-educational and Hastings Boys' High School is boys.
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 Ebbett Park School better than Hastings Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hastings Boys' High School ranks higher (37.7 vs 19.9 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 Ebbett Park School and Hastings Boys' High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Raureka and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ebbett Park School: 533. Hastings Boys' High School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ebbett Park School and Hastings Boys' High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Ebbett Park School is 62nd of 69 and Hastings Boys' High School is 13th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).