Ebbett Park School vs Hastings Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 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 Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students
| Measure | Ebbett Park School Raureka, Hawke's Bay | Hastings Central School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 69 | #45 of 69 |
| National rank | #1511 of 1,559 | #1280 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 174 | 231 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 522 |
| Total roll | 174 | 231 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.1% | 42% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raureka | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ebbettpark.school.nz | www.hastings-central.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hastings Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.9 vs 19.9).
- •Hastings Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (522 vs 533).
- •Hastings Central School does better on roll size (231 vs 174).
- •Hastings Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -22.1%).
- •Hastings Central School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 174.
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 Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hastings Central School ranks higher (31.9 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 Central School?
About 1.3 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 Central School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ebbett Park School and Hastings Central School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Ebbett Park School is 62nd of 69 and Hastings Central School is 45th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).