Ebbett Park School vs Heretaunga Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebbett Park School
Raureka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
174 students
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
258 students
| Measure | Ebbett Park School Raureka, Hawke's Bay | Heretaunga Intermediate Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 69 | #43 of 69 |
| National rank | #1511 of 1,559 | #1267 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 174 | 258 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 492 |
| Total roll | 174 | 258 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.1% | -21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 66.1% | 49.2% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raureka | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.ebbettpark.school.nz | www.hint.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 19.9).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 533).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate does better on roll size (258 vs 174).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-21.5% vs -22.1%).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate is the larger school with 258 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 Heretaunga Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heretaunga Intermediate ranks higher (32.4 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 Heretaunga Intermediate?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Raureka and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ebbett Park School: 533. Heretaunga Intermediate: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ebbett Park School and Heretaunga Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Ebbett Park School is 62nd of 69 and Heretaunga Intermediate is 43rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).